Senior Accountant

ArCHitect Therapeutics Senior Accountant

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Job Description
Location: San Diego, CA (preferred onsite)Reports to: Associate Director, Finance & OperationsCompany Stage: Clinical-stage biotech (pre-IND through pivotal trials)Therapeutic Focus: Immunological diseases
About UsWe are a mission-driven private biotech company founded to explore completely new, highly coveted chemical space for addressing challenging molecular targets (expand the “druggable universe”) using a combination of bleeding-edge C-H activation technologies (from Prof. Jin-Quan Yu laboratory) and activity-based-protein-profiling (from Prof. Ben Cravatt laboratory). Our lead candidate is a first-in-class molecule with the potential to reshape treatment paradigms in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. Backed by top-tier investors and world-class scientific founders, we are entering a critical phase of development and seeking a senior accountant to join our operations team.
Role OverviewAs Senior Accountant, you will be the owner of our accounting procedures—from month end close to financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter who can both think about the big picture by improving processes and implementing more efficient procedures. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role well suited for someone who wants broad exposure across the accounting function, including clinical trial accruals, and operations of a start-up biotech.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage daily accounting operations, including light accounts payable and oversight, and all necessary business and tax filingsLead month end close and general ledger reconciliation processes, in accordance with established internal controlsAssist with clinical accrual tracking across all clinical trialsPerform monthly financial statement analysis: evaluate and analyze trends, provide variance analysis against prior period and budgetAssist with annual audits performed by external auditorsInitiate and drive process improvements and systems enhancements for greater accuracy, financial control, and efficiencyMaintain internal controls to support the financial xzbcwsv infrastructure, in accordance with SOX requirementsAssist with ad-hoc projects and serve as a backup to other operational functions from time-time
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field with at least 5 years of progressive accounting experienceLife science industry experience requiredExcellent communications and strong organizational skillsKnowledge of accounting (ERP) systemsDetail oriented, efficient, strong system and data flow knowledge, self-starter with excellent people skills who thrives in a fast-paced environmentWell organized and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesAdvance Excel skills preferred (advanced formulas, pivot tables)