Manager, Accounting - Accounts Payable

Role Summary

Manager, Accounting - Accounts Payable

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Procure-to-Pay team, including reporting and filing requirements for the process
• Ensure an accurate and timely quarter-end close, including preparation and/or review of reconciliations and journal entries
• Ensure timely payment of vendors and employees, accuracy of coding of expenses, and assist with preparation of internal financial reports
• Supervise activities, mentor direct reports, and provide technical guidance to the Procure-to-Pay team
• Lead answering inquiries, training, troubleshooting, and researching, particularly around system issues
• Drive process improvements to streamline workflow
• Prepare balance sheets and P&L flux on designated general ledger accounts
• Review monthly account reconciliations and journal entries

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS degree in accounting with minimum 6 years of experience in Accounting including Accounts Payable and General Ledger (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
• Proven track record of working within a fast-paced, dynamic, rapid-growth environment
• Public company and SOX-compliant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience preferred
• Experience with Great Plains, Concur, ReQLogic and Mineral Tree applications is preferred
• Solid experience in problem solving skills, analytical thinking and visionary skills necessary to grow a company

Skills

• Leadership and team mentorship
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Process improvement and project management
• Financial reporting and close processes
• Technical proficiency with Procure-to-Pay systems and ERP tools

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field