Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Outlook Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for retinal disease. The Accounting Manager will own the public company’s close and core accounting operations, including financial reporting, SEC support, controls, audit coordination, and process improvements. The role will also mentor junior staff and partner with Finance, Commercial, and Operations on launch-related accounting and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Own the quarterly, and annual close — including gross to net and other monthly close journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and consolidation — delivering accurate books on a predictable timeline
- Prepare and review account reconciliations and flux analyses, resolving variances before they reach leadership
- Partner with FP&A to ensure actuals tie cleanly to forecast and reporting
- Apply US GAAP to revenue recognition, equity, and accruals as commercial activity scales, documenting positions in clear technical memos
- Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K), including schedules, tie-outs, and disclosure support
- Research and operationalize new accounting standards relevant to a commercial-stage biopharma
- Oversee accounts payable, and employee expense processing, ensuring accuracy and timely vendor and employee payments
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and SOX-readiness as the company scales toward full commercial operations
- Drive automation and process improvement across the close and transactional cycles, building for scale rather than patching
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, preparing schedules and supporting requests through quarterly reviews and the annual audit
- Mentor and develop junior accounting staff, setting standards for accuracy and accountability
- Partner across Finance, Commercial, and Operations to support launch-related accounting and ad hoc analysis
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public-company close and reporting
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Hands-on month-end close ownership and account reconciliation expertise
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel
- CPA (active or in progress)
- Biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or other commercial-stage industry experience
- Big 4 or national public-accounting foundation
- Experience scaling accounting processes and controls through a product launch or rapid-growth phase
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible work environment — balance remote work with regular in-person collaboration.
- Medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Travel support for team onsites, launches, and field work.
- An equity grant commensurate with scope and seniority.
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