Role Description
The Manager, Commercial Accounting will be responsible for overseeing accounting activities related to product revenue, gross-to-net reserves, accounts receivable, inventory and cost of goods sold, and other commercial related accounting processes. The role will partner closely with Trade & Distribution, Market Access, CMC, and third-party partners to ensure accurate financial reporting and support commercialization efforts. The Manager will also be responsible for identifying and driving process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
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Revenue Accounting & Month-End Close
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Manage the monthly close process related to product revenue, gross-to-net reserves, accounts receivable, and related commercial accounting activities.
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Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for revenue-related accounts.
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Ensure revenue recognition is recorded in accordance with ASC 606.
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Maintain accurate documentation supporting revenue accounting conclusions and estimates.
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Inventory & Cost Accounting
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Manage monthly close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold.
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Oversee inventory accounting activities, including inventory valuation, inventory reserves, inventory reconciliations, and related accounting analyses.
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Review inventory reports and activity received from third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and ensure accurate recording of inventory transactions.
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Monitor inventory movements, adjustments, write-offs, product returns, and related reserve calculations.
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Partner with Trade and Distribution, CMC, and external partners to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
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Support physical inventory count procedures and related reconciliations performed by third-party providers.
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Gross-to-Net Accounting
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Prepare and maintain gross-to-net reserve calculations, including rebates, chargebacks, returns, prompt pay discounts, distribution service fees, copay assistance programs, and other commercial deductions.
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Collaborate with Market Access, Government Pricing, and Commercial teams to ensure accurate reserve methodologies and assumptions.
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Perform periodic actual-to-estimate analyses and recommend adjustments to reserve methodologies as needed.
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Accounts Receivable & Order-to-Cash
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Serve as the primary accounting liaison with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), distributors, and other commercial partners, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing and reporting.
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Oversee third-party managed order-to-cash activities, including product sales, invoicing, collections, cash applications, deductions, and dispute resolution.
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Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts receivable balances, including oversight of information received from 3PLs and commercial partners.
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Review customer balances, aging reports, collection activities, and related reporting provided by commercial partners and third-party service providers.
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Support the evaluation of customer credit risk, credit limits, and related mitigation strategies in coordination with commercial and finance leadership.
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Commercial and Launch Support
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Partner with Market Access, CMC and Trade & Distribution teams to support commercialization initiatives and product launches.
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Assist in the design and implementation of processes and controls supporting new distribution channels, customer programs, and launch activities.
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Support contract reviews and assess accounting implications of commercial arrangements.
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Financial Reporting & Compliance
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Prepare schedules and analyses supporting quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
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Assist with external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
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Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and accounting documentation related to revenue accounting.
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Support SOX compliance efforts, including control execution, documentation, and remediation activities.
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Process Improvement & Systems
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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, reporting, and data analytics across the revenue accounting cycle.
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Participate in ERP implementation, system enhancements, and integration projects.
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Leadership & People Management
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Manage, mentor, and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.
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8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in supporting commercial accounting activities in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
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Strong understanding of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, gross-to-net, inventory and cost of goods sold accounting.
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Strong understanding of pharmaceutical order-to-cash processes and related accounting activities, including accounts receivable, deductions, customer reconciliations.
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Experience supporting inventory accounting in a commercial-stage biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences company.
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Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), wholesalers, and other commercial service providers.
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Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
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Experience with NetSuite or other large ERP systems.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Requirements
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Public accounting experience and/or publicly traded company experience.
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Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal controls.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on scalability, automation, and operational excellence.
Travel
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This position requires up to 10% travel. Frequently travel is outside the local area and overnight.
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