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Fractyl Health · 1 week ago

Accounting Manager

Fractyl Health is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support financial reporting. The role involves managing the monthly financial close, enhancing processes, and mentoring junior staff.

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Responsibilities

Key player in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals (especially for R&D and clinical trials), and account reconciliations
Assist with overseeing the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, adherence to company policies, and appropriate coding of expenses
Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for key accounts, including prepaids, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities
Support timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Play a key role in implementing new processes and systems
Aid in improvement of documentation of processes to support internal controls
Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits
Mentor junior staff and potentially oversee one or more accountants over time
Perform other related duties and ad-hoc projects as required

Qualification

CPAUS GAAPERP systemsAccounting experienceProfessional growthMicrosoft ExcelDetail-orientedTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
4–6 years total experience, ideally including public accounting and/or biotech/pharma industry exposure
Prior experience managing or supporting the accounts payable process, preferably in a growth-stage or biotech environment
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion to deliver quality results
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Ability to work with confidential information in a professional way
Effective team player – puts personal agenda aside and focuses on what's best for the team
Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, managing multiple assignments simultaneously, and consistently delivering high-quality results within established timeframes

Preferred

CPA or CPA-track
Familiarity with biotech-specific topics such as R&D accruals, clinical trial accounting, or SOX readiness
Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
Eagerness to grow professionally and take on increasing responsibility

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Fractyl Health

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Fractyl Health is a biotechnology company that provides curative therapies for metabolic diseases.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$338.19M
Key Investors
Taiwania Capital Management CorporationGoogle VenturesDeerfield
2025-09-26Post Ipo Equity· $60M
2025-08-05Post Ipo Equity· $23M
2024-02-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Harith Rajagopalan
Co-Founder and CEO
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Jay Caplan
Co-founder and President
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