Accounting Manager (Contractor)

Elicio Therapeutics • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Elicio Therapeutics is hiring an Accounting Manager on a six-month contract to cover a leave of absence. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will be an integral team member with exposure to multiple facets of business operations and will lead or support accounting activities across the general ledger, monthly and quarterly close, payroll, treasury, internal controls, and financial reporting. The role works closely with various members of the company and includes overseeing a senior accountant.

Elicio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Boston’s Seaport area, with additional staff working virtually from Greater Boston and throughout the United States. The position operates in a busy office and laboratory environment with frequent deadlines and interruptions. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience in the biotech or life sciences industry.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, GAAP, accounts payable, payroll, and accruals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong team-player skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and fill gaps as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.
• NetSuite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day close and accrual processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries.
• Own monthly R&D accrual preparation, collaborating with department leaders and outside contract research organizations.
• Prepare quarterly stock compensation calculations.
• Prepare warrant liability calculations.
• Manage leases, including maintaining reconciliations and booking monthly journal entries.
• Prepare the internal reporting package.
• Oversee the senior accountant, including supervising tasks and reviewing reconciliations and journal entries.
• Own accounts payable and payroll.
• Promote collaboration, cooperation, cross-functional inclusion, execution excellence, effective communication, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Complete other ad hoc projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level