Sr. Accountant

Role Summary

Sr. Accountant at BridgeBio. Oversees general ledger accounting close process in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. Individual contributor reporting to the Associate Director of Accounting, with interaction across business units and third-party contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly closing of assigned general ledger accounts with emphasis on long-term debt, royalty monetization liabilities, embedded derivative liability, software capitalization (ASC 350-40), and G&A prepayments and accruals, lease accounting (ASC 842) and fixed assets
• Prepare monthly accounting close workpapers and analyses for the assigned GL accounts to ensure accurate and timely recognition of expenses, prepayments and deposits, and accrual accounts
• Review contracts for new POs to ensure proper accounting for expenses, prepaids, and accruals
• Prepare journal entries and related supporting workpapers adhering to quality and compliance requirements
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Prepare rollforward schedules and tie-out schedules for assigned 10Q/10K footnote disclosures, and other ad hoc requested schedules/analyses
• Prepare fluctuation analyses on assigned GL accounts
• Update amortization schedule for royalty monetization liabilities
• Update lease amortization schedules, as needed
• Discuss and liaise with key contacts in other business units to manage prepayment and accrual processes, including organizing meetings and resolving outstanding items
• Prepare audit and tax requested PBC schedules, confirmations and address follow up items
• Compliance with SOX requirements—ensure control procedures are executed and workpaper documentations are SOX compliant; prepare all required data and analysis to support external audit, internal control and SOX testing requests, among others
• Collaborate, liaise and assist other accounting team members, as needed
• Process improvements using AI tools
• Work on adhoc projects to streamline our close and processes

Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 1-2x per week in our San Francisco Office.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting. CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in a publicly traded company (combination of Big 4 or similar in SEC clients and industry experience) – strongly preferred
• Biotech experience a plus
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini

Skills

• Strong work ethic with sound judgement and ability to work independently
• Able to work with high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Results- and detail-oriented with a focus on process improvements
• Strong prioritization and organization skills
• Effective collaboration and communication (oral and written)
• High sense of urgency and ability to identify creative solutions to time-sensitive problems
• Organizational agility and prudent discretion across all levels
• Commitment to delivering quality results under pressure
• Excellent project management; ability to juggle multiple work streams while remaining calm

Education

• Degree in accounting. CPA preferred.