August Bioservices
Biotech
SeniorAccountant
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“Senior Accountant at August Bioservices. Skills: Financial close, Financial reporting, Internal controls, GAAP compliance. Lead monthly financial close. Lead quarterly financial close”
What You'll Achieve.
Month-end close within 5 days; High accuracy close; Balance sheet reconciliations monthly; No significant aged items; Audit with minimal adjustments; No material control deficiencies; Documented accounting policies; Implemented accounting policies; Improve close efficiency; Improve reporting quality; Strengthen internal controls
Industry & Context.
Resolve reconciling items; Identify control weaknesses; Identify inefficiencies; Propose improvements; Drive resolution; Identify trends; Identify risks; Identify opportunities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA required, 5+ years accounting experience, Own monthly close process, Liaise with external auditors, Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Experience with ERP software, Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis
Nice to Have
Public accounting experience, Experience supporting private equity, Experience in manufacturing, Experience in life sciences, Experience in pharmaceutical, Experience in medical device, Experience in regulated environments, Sales and use tax compliance, Multi-state filings experience, Participating in ERP implementation, Supporting lender reporting, Supporting investor due diligence, Experience with rapid growth
What You'll Do.
Lead monthly financial close
Lead quarterly financial close
Lead annual financial close
Prepare general ledger entries
Review general ledger entries
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Review balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare bank reconciliations
Review bank reconciliations
Prepare monthly financial statements
Analyze financial statement variances
Provide commentary to leadership
Maintain general ledger integrity
Maintain chart of accounts integrity
Partner with FP&A Analyst
Deliver forecast data
Support budgeting process
Generate financial insights
Prepare account analysis packages
Identify unusual transactions
Identify opportunities
Resolve aged reconciling items
Evaluate internal control framework
Identify control gaps
Recommend corrective action
Serve as SME on accounting policies
Author written accounting policies
Maintain written accounting policies
Enforce written accounting policies
Identify control weaknesses
Identify operational inefficiencies
Propose process improvements
Drive process improvements
Ensure GAAP compliance
Assess regulatory impact
Serve as primary contact for auditors
Coordinate auditor requests
Prepare auditor work papers
Ensure timely auditor responses
Prepare state sales tax returns
Prepare use tax returns
Ensure on-time tax filings
Support lender reporting
Support board reporting
Support financial due diligence
Support income tax filings
Act as accounting operational backbone
Take ownership of problems
Drive problems to resolution
Streamline accounting processes
Establish KPIs for close process
Establish KPIs for control environment
Report KPI results to management
Crosstrain accounting staff
Document accounting processes
Participate in ERP optimization
Participate in process automation
Participate in system implementations
Challenge existing processes
Recommend practical solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with FP&A; Partner cross-functionally; Collaborate with operations; Collaborate with HR; Collaborate with leadership
Communication Scope
Meaningful commentary; Leadership reporting; Auditor communication; Lender reporting; Board reporting; Executive reporting
Process & Methodology
Process improvement, Process automation, ERP optimization
Full Job Description
## Description Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August! ## Responsibilities Financial Close & Reporting Own and lead the full cycle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established deadlines Prepare and review general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and supporting documentation Prepare monthly financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements; analyze variances and provide meaningful commentary to leadership Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring all entries are properly supported and documented Partner with the Senior FP&A Analyst to deliver timely and accurate data supporting forecast models, drive the annual budgeting process, and generate financial insights that inform key business decisions Prepare monthly account analysis packages and identify trends, unusual transactions, risks, and opportunities requiring management attention Ensure timely completion and review of all balance
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