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Director of Accounting & Finance - Growing Biotech

Next Level Resources

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Business Support, Business Transformation, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Consulting, Cost Accounting, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, External Audit, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Gross Margin, Inventory Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Payroll Management, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Profit & Loss Statements, Reconciliation, Resource Leveling, Revenue Recognition, Sales, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Vlookups, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
A dynamic and growth-focused biotech that is a leader in its field is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting & Finance. This is a hands-on role with three direct reports and will be responsible for maintaining GAAP compliant monthly financial statements, budgets & forecasts, as well as processes and controls that allow for future growth.

The company has a strong revenue stream and is projecting significant growth.

The successful candidate should have biotech industry experience and be a highly motivated and self-directed. This is a high-impact position with visibility across senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the financial future of a scaling business.

Salary: $150K-$170K + Bonus + Stock & Strong Benefits

Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the accuracy of the general ledger
- Prepare and review GAAP compliant accrual-based monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for internal and external reporting
- Month-end close reconciliations and journal entries
- Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Cost accounting functions, including WIP, COGS, and inventory controls
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits, providing necessary documentation and responding to audit queries
- Preparation of budgets, forecasts and 5-year plan, adjusting for market shifts and business evolution
- Variance analysis
- Gross margin analysis
- Cash flow management
- Supervise the payroll function to ensure accurate and timely processing
- Manage and develop a team
- Continuously review and refine accounting processes to drive efficiencies, particularly as the company grows
- Manage financial systems that support both control and scalability
- Cross-Functional Collaboration working closely with other departments (operations, sales, and HR) to align financial strategies with company goals
- Participate in initiatives that support business transformation and strategic growth efforts
- Special projects

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, MBA or CPA a plus
- Biotech industry required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting & finance experience, including general ledger management, financial reporting, and budgeting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to interpret accounting standards
- Strong Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
- Cost Accounting experience
- Experience supporting external audits and implementing audit recommendations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, self-driven approach with a collaborative and innovative mindset

If this position is of interest please apply, alternatively if you would like to discuss your job search and other Accounting & Finance opportunities please email your resume to Paul Gould, Managing Partner:

paul.gould@nextlevelresources.netNext



Next Level Resources, Inc. is a professional staffing firm dedicated to finding exceptional Accounting and Finance talent on a permanent and consultant/interim basis for clients throughout San Diego County.


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