Manager, Accounting

Jade Biosciences • Boston, MA

22h • $130,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

Jade Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing best-in-class therapies that address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Jade’s lead candidate, JADE101, targets the cytokine APRIL, and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Jade’s pipeline also includes JADE201, an afucosylated anti-BAFF-R monoclonal antibody, as well as JADE301, an undisclosed antibody candidate, both currently in preclinical development. Jade was launched based on assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics, an antibody discovery engine founded by Fairmount. For more information, visit JadeBiosciences.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Manager, Accounting to assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes focused heavily on R&D accruals (primarily clinical and CMC). The Manager, Accounting will also support the day-to-day functions of the Finance and Accounting team with a focus on streamlining processes and creating efficiencies. The Manager, Accounting will report to the Assistant Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related accounting experience, specific experience in Biotech / Life Sciences are required
• Experience establishing processes for Clinical and CMC accruals and performing ongoing assessments in line with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes is required
• Strong operational accounting skillset and demonstrated success
• Strong understanding of GAAP, and internal controls
• Thorough understanding of Sarbanes Oxley and public company requirements
• Experience performing and documenting monthly close processes and maintaining supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and financial analysis knowledge
• Stellar collaboration and communication skills and ability to work cross functionally with all levels of the organization
• Strong organization and prioritization skills that ensure challenging deadlines are met with high quality output
• Ability to critically think through situations and problem solve independently

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and CPA certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes including balance sheet and operating statement account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Work directly with Assistant Controller, Controller, Clinical and CMC teams, and vendors to accurately and efficiently report accruals on a monthly basis
• Assist business leaders in preparing clinical and CMC accrual files, inquiring with vendors, and holding monthly inquiries with business owners
• Analyze financial statement accounts, identify unusual trends or erroneous entries, and verify accuracy of transactions and balances
• Aid in the updating of business process walkthroughs and flow-charts as well as perform periodic controls procedures
• Prepare payroll and work closely with HR function to ensure proper reporting and classification
• Oversee equity administration and working with HR and Legal functions to accurately report all equity transactions
• Potential management of future team members including but not limited to activities of mentoring, training and embodying a continuous improvement mindset
• Perform ad hoc projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees