Accounting Manager - Hybrid (San Diego or Minneapolis)

Location: Minnetonka, MN/Hybrid or San Diego, CA/Hybrid

Schedule: Standard Office Hours

Duration: Direct Hire/Permanent

Pay range: $105k - $147k

How You'll Make an Impact:

As the Manager of Accounting, you'll oversee key financial processes including partner invoicing, fixed assets, cash and investments, R&D and SG&A spend, outsourced manufacturing contracts, prepaids, royalties, and leases. You will ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting by applying appropriate accounting standards, managing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing journal entries, and supporting month- and quarter-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals

Review and approve vendor setups, bank reconciliations, and monthly allocation entries

Drive month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

Manage accounting for R&D, SG&A, and outsourced manufacturing contracts in partnership with internal teams and external vendors

Oversee fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and construction in progress

Approve lease entries and manage lease amortization schedules

Support treasury activities by reviewing cash and investment accounting

Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue balances

Serve as the system administrator for Blackline account reconciliation software

Ensure SOX 404 compliance by maintaining up-to-date process documentation and coordinating with auditors and consultants

Prepare ad hoc reports and support special projects as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (CPA preferred)

8+ years of accounting and general ledger experience; 3+ years in a leadership role preferred

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance

Experience in a public company and with SOX compliance required; multinational experience preferred

Background in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector is highly desirable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Great Plains preferred)

In return, we offer you:

Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.

Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement.

A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact-on your career, the work you do and patients' lives.

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