Manager, Accounting Operations

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Manager of Accounting Operations to lead our accounting and accounts payable operations. This leadership role requires deep accounting knowledge, strong managerial skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across finance, procurement, and operations. This position reports to the Senior Director of Financial Operations and Accounting and can be remote, hybrid, or located at our headquarters in New Haven, CT.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations.
• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed asset management, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting and accounts payable staff to drive performance and professional growth.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the accounts payable team responsible for invoice processing, vendor maintenance, and payment execution.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and legal teams to ensure procure to pay processes are efficient, well-documented, and aligned with internal controls.
• Monitor key metrics related to month-end close cycle timeline, general ledger accuracy, accounts payable turnover, etc.
• Partner with FP&A for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support internal and external audit efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiations and process enhancements to systems and month-end close processes, embracing digital automation.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, software, and systems as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with accounts payable and/or purchasing management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software (Coupa, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Big 4+ preferred
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience preferred
• Pharma/biotech experience a plus
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future; ability to work without visa sponsorship
• Typically requires a combination of in-office and home office work; ability to lift/carry 15/30 pounds as needed; comfortable in controlled environment with potential exposure to biological materials; use of PPE; computer-based work; and availability during standard business hours.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA, Master’s or MBA degree preferred