Senior Manager of Accounting - Watertown, United States - Sherlock Biosciences

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OverviewSherlock Biosciences is dedicated to providing global access to the simplest and most accurate diagnostic tests that empower individuals to control their own healthcare.

We are creating a new generation of CRISPR and Synthetic Biology-based molecular diagnostic technology platforms that can rapidly deliver accurate and inexpensive results in any setting.

We envision a world where Sherlocks products will enable users to make more effective decisions in any environment, including hospitals, industrial settings, low-resource settings, and at-home.

Successful candidates will join an exciting, collaborative, and fast-paced company that seeks to disrupt diagnostics and change the trajectory of human health.

Job DescriptionSenior Manager of Accounting role will be responsible for supporting the financial and accounting operations of the company.

This role will be providing financial leadership for a growing in size and complexity company, our fast paced company requires an individual who has the ability to drive accounting close processes for both US and UK based entities.

The person will have system expertise, experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Principal Responsibilities of Global Accounting Close:

Responsible for the monthly closing process for all subsidiaries with oversight and review of accruals and other more complex areas of accounting.

Improve coordination and partnerships with Sherlock departments in support of our close process and cross functional initiatives.
Support Companys efforts to integrate related finance closing processes into a fully integrated financial close process. Identify and implement ways to streamline, simplify and shorten our close process and enhance our quarterly close cycle.

Plan and design business processes and make recommendations for changes in order to improve and support scalability in companys business systems and activities, including enhancements and efficiencies in our accrual process.

Ensure accounting records, monthly accounting close activities, and variance analysis are properly prepared, maintained and explained in a timely manner.

Use broad knowledge of accounting concepts, wide-ranging experience, superior analytical skills and knowledge of the industry to review issues and develop standards and policies.

Support of the external reporting, audit committee and other financial presentationsSupport of the quarterly reviews and annual audit process with the auditors.

Identify any technical related or other complex accounting matters and work with the technical accountingsupport and interface with corporate departments to address accounting matters on an operational basis.

Strong internal controls background and demonstrated ability to support compliance with internal control frameworks and company policies.
Responsible for direct supervision and development of a growing accounting team.

Ability to motivate, lead and teach team members in order to produce high quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

Responsible for appraising performance and motivating team within the Finance functionCompetenciesCommunicating with ImpactDecision Making & Problem SolvingTaking Initiative & Follow-upPlanning & OrganizingProject ManagementBuilding Effective PartnershipsTeam BuildingBusiness AcumenAdaptabilityCoaching & DevelopmentChange LeadershipTechnical Skills/Professional KnowledgeWork EnvironmentHybrid environmentPhysical DemandsNARequired Education and ExperienceBachelors degree in Accounting required, CPA, MBA, or Masters degree preferred3+ years of accounting managerial experience7+ years of relevant work experience, Life Science industry a plus.

Oracle in the Cloud or equivalent EPM system experience.
Work Authorization/Security

• Clearance RequirementsMust be eligible to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO StatementDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not merely trendy buzz words to us; they are part of our core values.

We are committed to creating a community of well-rounded professionals from all ethnicities, nationalities, educational backgrounds, and genders. This melting pot of differences is what fosters ideas and innovations.

Our beliefs span beyond our walls and into the world, as reflected in outreach to various underserved domestic and global communities.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr