Manager, Accounting
Job Description
Job Description
Elegen is blazing a path towards a biology-based economy with a highly innovative approach to DNA synthesis that delivers an industry leading length of 7kb in 7 business days with a 99.
999% per base accuracy. Our multidisciplinary team of best-in-class biologists, chemists, hardware, and software engineers apply cutting-edge technologies and methods to solve critical bottlenecks in synthetic biology workflows to help our customers in pharma, biotech, agbio, and biomanufacturing streamline their work and realize the full potential of programmable biology.
We are seeking an experienced, passionate Accounting Manager who will manage the company's financial operations and ensure accurate reporting.
Your duties will include streamlining accounting processes, supporting the finance team, and building strong business and interpersonal relationships.
Our 2025 statements are going to be subject to our first audit! If you are serious about boosting your resume as an accounting manager and are ready for your next career challenge with unimaginable opportunities to climb the ladder at a fast-growing start-up, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Oversee accurate and timely monthly and quarterly accounting close for the company, including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Coordinate and supervise accounting team
- Preparation and review of monthly financial statements
- Develops, reviews and implements policies and procedures
- Provide excellent customer service skills, acting as the point of contact for direction on policies
- Lead accounting automation projects, process improvements, and perform control validations / internal audits
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience of full accounting exposure, including 3 years of management experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast-moving, start-up environment
- Exposure to standard costing in a manufacturing environment
- Detailed knowledge of US GAAP principles
- Advanced knowledge and exposure of NetSuite and Excel
- Strong presentation, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, process-oriented, and able to work independently
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Skills
- MBA, or CPA or equivalent
- Experience in international finance exposure
- Experience in the biotech or life sciences field
- Significant experience in standard costing in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with tax determination software such as Avalara, or Vertex
Salary and Benefits :
The annual base salary compensation for this role, if based in California is : $145,000 - $155,000. Compensation may be different in other locations outside of California.
Final compensation also includes bonus, equity and benefits. Specific offer packages are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location.
Healthcare Dental Vision Learning Allowance
401K Flexible PTO Short Term Disability Fitness Allowance
About The Company :
Founded and led by Dr. Matthew Hill and located in San Carlos, CA, Elegen is well-capitalized by top life science investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, and KdT.
The company is advised and staffed by leading biotechnology scientists and entrepreneurs, including Dr. Marc Unger, inventor of the Nanoflex™ valve, and former CSO of Fluidigm.
Dr. Hill has a PhD from Stanford and a proven track record of advancing innovative technologies from invention to commercial success.
Over eight years in his previous role as VP of R&D at a leading molecular diagnostics company, he co-invented and launched five precision molecular diagnostic products, including a best-in-class noninvasive prenatal test used by millions.
These products earn more than $350 million per year in revenue and enabled an IPO.
Elegen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Elegen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.
All applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws :
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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