August Bioservices

Biotech

SeniorAccountant

$85–115k ~AI est. Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Biotech
Problems you'll solve

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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