Accounting Manager, International Accounting and Consolidation

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals • Headquarters, KY

25d • $104,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager, International Accounting and Consolidation, is responsible for executing and owning day-to-day international accounting and consolidation activities. This position executes key accounting tasks while ensuring international Finance operations are efficient and compliant, and providing guidance and review when appropriate. The Accounting Manager is expected to be the subject matter expert in all consolidation matters and dimensions. The role partners closely with the Finance team members as well as internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, consistent application of accounting policies, and compliance across multiple countries. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to prioritize, execute, and continuously improve processes in a multi-entity, system-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, with at least 8 years of relevant experience required, including international operations or consolidations. Applicant with Master’s or advanced degree in a related field must demonstrate a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong working knowledge in foreign currency accounting
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute close and reconciliations activities
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a seasoned individual contributor within a structured leadership environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with global teams
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Enjoys working in team environment.
• Windows, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Experience supporting ERP or consolidation system implementations
• Experience in multi-entity and multi-currency environments
• Proficiency in consolidation software (e.g., NetSuite OneWorld, SAP, etc.)
• Exposure to international statutory financial reporting and VAT compliance
• Experience with Coupa, Concur, or similar procurement/expense platforms

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries for international entities, including, but not limited to, accruals, payroll, cash, and intercompany activities.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for international subsidiaries, resolving reconciling items timely.
• Execute day-to-day international accounting activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules for VAT filings, statutory reporting, and local compliance in coordination with Tax and external advisors.
• Perform intercompany accounting activities, including transaction processing, reconciliations, settlements, and eliminations.
• Prepare consolidation journal entries, foreign currency translation, and elimination entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances impacting consolidated results.
• Support the preparation of US GAAP consolidated financial statements and support schedules for management and external reporting.
• Support statutory financial reporting process and facilitate procedures associated with audit and related compliance work.
• Coordinate with international finance teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Execute SOX-compliant controls, prepare support documentation, and partner with internal audit on remediation activities, as necessary.
• Prepare audit support and respond to internal and external auditor inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Review work prepared by others when required and provide technical guidance and feedback.
• Directly participate in projects related to new entity setup, system enhancements, and process standardization under the direction of Finance leadership.
• Serve as primary preparer for consolidation support during consolidation system implementation; assist in the maintenance, and improvement of consolidation system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match.
• We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager