[Hiring] Senior Accounting Manager @Nuvation Bio

Role Description

The Senior Accounting Manager’s responsibilities are to effectively support Nuvation Bio’s core accounting function and month/quarter-end closing, including collaboration with business partners, reporting, AP close activities, and to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

In addition to daily and monthly responsibilities, the Senior Accounting Manager assists with setting and maintaining accounting policies for the assigned areas and execution and creation of new processes to support efficiencies.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, team player with a strong working knowledge of system processes, internal controls, US GAAP and SOX regulations, and life sciences industry experience. The candidate should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in teams and excels when faced with new challenges and problems to solve.

Responsibilities

• Manage the General Ledger system, accounting operations, month-end and quarterly accrual process and close.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements and provide consolidated data for reporting purposes.
• Coordinate with purchasing and support accounts payable. Ensure A/P personnel are applying correct and timely payments to all vendors.
• Serve as key business partner with Clinical, CMC and R&D teams for expenses and contract tracking and review for determining the proper accounting treatment and support other accounting and finance teams as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure support and information requests are provided timely for quarterly reviews and annual financial audits.
• Support the management of finance-related systems and processes in areas of responsibilities (Banking, NetSuite, FloQast).
• Responsible for overseeing SOX compliance activities, including executing appropriate internal controls and maintaining related documentation of formal policies, procedures, and internal control narratives.
• Monitor bank balances, prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations for cash and investment, prepaid, fixed assets, and AP.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to accelerate the close and reporting timelines; automate manual procedures and computations.
• Perform additional accounting and reporting duties and special projects as requested by Finance/Accounting management, including review of general ledger account reconciliations and closing journal entries.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in accounting or business administration or equivalent experience; CPA preferred.
• At least 10+ years experience, preferably with combination of accounting, audit and system management and implementation experience in biotech or healthcare setting. Big-Four public accounting experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements and experience managing external and internal audit activities.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills as well as analytical and interpersonal skills.
• NetSuite experience preferred, and advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in managing tight deadlines with follow-through and minimal supervision.
• Possess a strong work ethic and ability to be adaptable to changing responsibilities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs and timelines.
• Strong team player that has a customer service approach and is solution oriented.
• Able to thrive in a small group setting; possess high energy hands-on attitude.

Behavioral Skills

• Problem-Solver: Eager to apply expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
• Personable: Establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
• Credible: Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
• Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to build something better.
• Communication: Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Accountability: Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand with high quality and integrity.
• Adaptability: Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces change and reassesses priorities, alters goals, and takes risks.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans.
• Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• 401K with Company Matching.
• And much more!