Senior Accountant

Role Summary

Senior Accountant role based in New Haven (Northeast Preferred). The Senior Accountant’s key responsibilities include the monthly close, financial reporting, coordination with external auditors and contributions to maintain Invivyd’s effective control environment. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, proactive, with strong attention to detail and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager, Accounting & Reporting with research of accounting literature and apply technical U.S. GAAP standards to complex business transactions
• Monitor compliance with evolving accounting guidance, and assist with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements
• Understand core processes and work cross functionally to track financial milestones, projects, and partnerships
• Assist with the preparation and issuance of SEC financial filings (i.e. Form 10-K, Form 10-Q) and other filings
• Update financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A using Active Disclosure software
• Manage the financial statement tie out process
• Assist with the quarterly financial review and year-end financial audit process, including internal control testing
• Assist with designated areas of the monthly close process (i.e. R&D accruals, equity & stock compensation, leases), including journal entry and account reconciliation preparation
• Lead and prepare materials related to monthly R&D accrual meetings with functional teams and third-party vendors
• Partner with commercial team and play key role in commercial accounting, including revenue, accounts receivable, gross-to-net, inventory and other ad hoc projects
• Support the development and maintenance of an effective system of internal controls and compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Support the accounting/finance team with various analyses and ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA license (preferred)
• 3-5 years’ experience, preferably with a background in public accounting
• Previous small- to mid-sized public biotech/pharmaceutical company experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, including US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and financial reporting processes
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
• Ability to prioritize a varying degree of tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional skepticism
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and analytical abilities with a strong desire to make a positive impact
• Ability to travel to New Haven 1x a month

Skills

• U.S. GAAP expertise
• Financial reporting and SEC filing experience
• Internal controls and SOX compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA (preferred)