Accounting Manager​/Sr. Accounting Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring an Accounting Manager to join the growing Finance Team at Iambic, a company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading technology. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, and leading our month-end close process. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, and experience working for an international public accounting firm or for a public company.

This role will work closely with the Finance Team as well as across multiple departments to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s accounting systems, processes, and internal controls. This position will be based out of our San Diego Headquarters.

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and company policies.
• Conduct complex account reconciliations and oversee the general ledger, including foreign subsidiaries, and elimination entries.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules for research and development accruals and other complex areas.
• Prepare and review comprehensive account analyses and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts on a timely basis each month to assure the integrity of the accounting records.
• Research and manage technical accounting matters, providing accurate and comprehensive documentation of issues identified and resolution reached, as well as all related adjustments and supporting calculations.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to support SOX compliance.
• Identify and support implementation of financial systems and process improvements, focusing on leveraging system automation to drive efficiencies.
• Lead the preparation of annual audits by preparing audit schedules and financial statements, including financial statement notes and tie-outs, in close collaboration with external auditors.
• Oversee accounts payable operations and expense report processing.
• Mentor and manage Finance team personnel, providing guidance, performance feedback and professional development.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field with 9–12 years of progressive experience in public accounting and industry, or a master’s degree with 6-8 years of progressive experience, showing a deep understanding of financial operations.
• CPA certification required
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting in a life sciences environment
• Experience with clinical trial accounting, R&D cost tracking and collaboration or licensing arrangements highly preferred
• Prior experience overseeing month-end close and preparation of financial statements required
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Exceptional organizational, problem solving, anticipatory and follow up skills
• Proficiency in industry-standard accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel. Experience with Net Suite with knowledge of basic accounting system functionality highly desired.

Iambic is a clinical-stage life-science and technology company developing novel medicines using its AI-driven discovery and development platform. Based in San Diego and founded in 2020, Iambic has assembled a world-class team that unites pioneering AI experts and experienced drug hunters. The Iambic platform has demonstrated delivery of new drug candidates to human clinical trials with unprecedented speed and across multiple target classes and mechanisms of action.

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