Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of clients and improve patient outcomes. The Sr. Manager, Accounting will lead a team of accounting professionals, ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls while overseeing all aspects of accounting activities and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with US GAAP.
Responsibilities
- Lead and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls for accounting areas, acting as a thought leader on technical accounting and internal control matters
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general accounting, accounts payable, inventory/cost accounting, capital expenditure, revenue recognition, client billing, and project management
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and variance analyses of expense actuals to budget/prior periods
- Review lease contracts, interpret pertinent financial lease information, and conduct accounting research as needed
- Manage duties and analysis related to project accounting, cost accounting, inventory, and revenue recognition
- Ensure accurate financial statements presented in accordance with US GAAP, providing appropriate variance analyses to management
- Supervise AP Lead and processes, review invoices, purchase orders, and reconcile Amex and Concur transactions
- Maintain Vendor files, review month-end accruals, and resolve AP-related issues
- Ensure accuracy of fixed asset acquisitions/dispositions and depreciation, conducting periodic impairment reviews for tangible/intangible assets
- Conduct periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets and provide analysis as requested
- Submit timely annual property tax returns and SOV, reconciling fixed asset ledger balance to the general ledger
- Represent the company during fixed asset audits by government entities and track company expenditures compared to the capital budget
- Manage returns, including sales and use tax returns filing, 1099, and 1096 reporting
- Review annual tax provisions and tax returns
- Lead the annual internal and external audit
- Identify new performance improvement/transformation opportunities
- Lead or assist with ad-hoc/special projects, recommending best practices and improving standard operating procedures
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to quality
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Active Certified Public Accountant license
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience within fast-paced companies with high growth, including at minimum 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- 2+ years of experience working in CPA firms
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, and creative thinking skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP (including ASC 606 and ASC 842)
- Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively
- Proven track record of successfully leading accounting projects and process improvement/transformation initiatives
- Must have the ability to multitask and work overtime to meet deadlines
- Ability to remain flexible, reprioritize, and respond to changing demands
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with all levels of staff and management
- Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment, be independent, and self-motivated
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Knowledge of Excel macros and Power BI
- Experience within PE owned companies is preferable
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
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