Calico Life Sciences · 4 hours ago
Accounting Manager
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$182K/yr - $186K/yr
8+ years expCalico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company focused on understanding human aging and developing interventions for healthier lives. The Accounting Manager will oversee key accounting processes, enhance automation in workflows, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Lead parts of the monthly accounting close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and management reports
Be responsible for the fixed asset function, including fixed asset additions, deletions and depreciations
Lead clinical trial expense accruals, working closely with Clinical Operations to ensure accuracy and transparency in accounting
Be responsible for various other account accruals
Analyze existing workflows, and design and implement automation enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Identify opportunities to apply Gemini-enabled AI tools and other emerging technologies to accounting workflows
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
Document and maintain effective internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and SOX requirements
Initially support and ultimately manage various tax reporting requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a minor in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or vice versa
8+ years' experience, ideally with experience in public or technical accounting
Hands-on experience with NetSuite and account reconciliation systems
Proven ability to automate and optimize accounting workflows, ideally including Excel-to-NetSuite journal automation
Solid understanding of the US GAAP and internal controls
Strong attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy
Superior problem-solving skills and strong desire to go the extra mile to find root causes of and solve problems
Strong analytical skills, systems thinking, and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to multi-task to balance multiple requests without losing sight of overall objectives and deadlines
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must be willing to work onsite at least 4 days a week
Preferred
Experience with clinical trial accruals or biotech/pharma industry accounting preferred
Benefits
Two annual cash bonuses
Company
Calico Life Sciences
Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ashley Archuleta
Sr. Administrative Assistant to the Chief Business Officer
Jonathan Lewis
Chief Business Officer
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