Company Overview
Versanis Bio, an Aditum Bio portfolio company, is a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company bringing transformational treatments to people living with cardiometabolic disease. Bimagrumab is the lead Versanis Bio program and currently in late phase 2 clinical development, with a goal of helping overweight and obese adults achieve and maintain a healthy body composition.
Versanis Bio fosters an innovative and collaborative environment focused on employee personal growth and accountability. We are seeking self-motivated employee with a passion for improving lives of patients and their families.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager to join our Team. The Accounting Manager will be a key collaborator in the growth expansion of our pre-IPO business. We are seeking a strong, self-starting, organized, and energetic individual with a high level of integrity. The company is looking for that ‘go-to’ person who enjoys learning and accomplishing tasks in a fast-paced, team environment. Strong work ethic, solid communication skills, and attention to detail are a must.
Key responsibilities include preparing accurate and timely financial reports. This role will help in IPO readiness, ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures are in place. The successful candidate will take a lead role in third party audits and implementation of new system solutions. This position reports to the Controller.
Primary responsibilities
- Perform monthly and quarterly closes in compliance with US GAAP – including journal entries, account reconciliations and analytical reviews of the balance sheet and income statement. Areas will include cash, accruals, prepaids, leases, etc.
- Prepare accrual schedules and confirm percent complete for Clinical, CMC and R&D agreements
- Proactively identify and problem-solve accounting issues. Make recommendations for resolution
- Prepare GAAP and non-GAAP financial statements for investor reporting
- Review account and department coding to confirm alignment with the budget
- Process and review accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice entry
- Review open purchase orders to confirm timely receipt and additional follow up as needed
- Work cross-functionally and establish business partnerships with various departments
- Review account and department coding to confirm alignment with the budget
- Coordinate with external auditors regarding audit and tax requests
- Contribute to initiatives to identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement plans in the organization’s accounting operation
- Assist with drafting policies and procedure guides to standardize accounting processes and enhance internal controls
- Assist with other ad hoc requests including system enhancements as needed
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big picture perspective
- Strong attention to detail with ability to act proactively
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to communicate well across all levels of the organization and externally
- Good time management capabilities and the ability to prioritize – specifically when executing the monthly close to meet internal and external deadlines
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and, at times, uncertain or changing environment while remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful
- Adept at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, integrating cross-functional issues, and balancing competing priorities effectively
- A collaborative and team-oriented mindset with desire to positively impact a new company’s evolving culture
- Creative problem-solving skills including the ability to identify, recommend and implement solutions
- Ability to work in a small team setting and take on significant responsibilities during daily operations
- Passionate, adaptable, and keen on working in the fast-paced biotech startup space to drive cutting-edge science
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 4+ years experience (biotechnology/life sciences industry preferred)
- Computer Skills: Quickbooks and Excel a must, demonstrated proficiency with accounting systems, experience with Prendio and NetSuite a bonus
- Strong technical expertise in US GAAP and financial reporting, month-end close process
- Strong understanding of SOX compliance
- Public accounting experience preferred, but not required