Accounting Lead (Contract)

August Bioservices•Nashville, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Nashville, TN â one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States â 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 â 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! August Bioservices, is a fast-growing company that is looking for an exceptional Accounting professional to join our finance team. As our Accounting Lead, you'll be an important member and leader of our accounting team, report to the CFO and cross-functional teams to support growth and further build upon our internal accounting operations and policies. Additionally, the Accounting Lead is responsible for working closely with the CFO, to further build upon our internal accounting operations and policies and maintaining accounting controls and overseeing the financial reporting at August Bioservices. This is a position where you can use your skills to grow in your career. This position is an on-site position and is located at the August Bioservices office in Nashville.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7 years progressive accounting work experience
General knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
Exceptional organizational skills and are detail-oriented
Proficiency in Excel is required
A strong work ethic and a high sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA aspirations is a very strong plus
Experience in Quickbooks and/or Netsuite, together with ERP implementation understanding is a plus

Responsibilities

Leads the financial monthly closing cycle
Lead and completes general ledger & balance sheet account reconciliations
Various regulatory filings including but not limited to state sales/use tax filings
Manage and assist with annual year-end review process with external auditors
Preparation of quarterly and annual forecasts and assist in annual third-party audit
Perform and support annual budget cycle
Manage, oversee, and assist with accounts payable process
Manage the process of reconcile bank accounts
Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures
Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and preparing financial statements
Collaborates with multiple departments across the company to develop and improve upon internal accounting procedures and policies
Meets accounting financial objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
Various Regulatory filings including but not limited to state sales/use tax filings
Recommend internal control policies including cost reductions including but not limited to all various Accounting Tasks