Accounting Manager (Temporary)

Vividion Therapeutics•San Diego, CA

4d•$60 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to provide temporary backfill for an established Accounting Manager position during a defined period in 2026. Reporting to the Controller, this role will support a high-growth biotechnology environment by maintaining continuity across core monthly close responsibilities and advancing two defined 2026 accounting initiatives. This is a hands-on Accounting Manager role that owns core general ledger responsibilities, with a primary focus on monthly close execution and nonclinical and preclinical accounting. The role requires a senior accounting professional who can assume ownership of in-flight work, operate within established processes and controls, and deliver accurate, timely results with minimal ramp time. While the primary focus is execution and continuity, practical efficiencies identified through day-to-day ownership may be implemented where appropriate and aligned with existing frameworks. Success in this role will be measured by maintaining close quality and timelines, ensuring progress on defined initiatives without disruption, and providing clear documentation and handoff at the conclusion of the assignment.

Requirements

6+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device environments; Big 4 experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
Demonstrated ability to apply technical accounting guidance (GAAP/IFRS) to complex, life science specific transactions with sound judgment.
Advanced Excel proficiency, including ownership of complex, logic driven accounting schedules.
Hands on ERP implementation experience; Workday Financial Management strongly preferred.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, IT, Facilities, and scientific teams.
Proven success driving accounting process improvements and accelerating close and reporting cycles.
Experience developing policies, SOPs, and standardized models that support scalable, well controlled operations.
Working knowledge of internal controls and the ability to operate effectively within a SOX aligned or parent company control framework.

Responsibilities

Nonclinical & Preclinical Accounting Ownership
Own accounting for nonclinical and preclinical activities, including progress to completion methodologies, accrual models, and project level reporting cadence.
Prepare, maintain, and standardize complex accounting schedules; review staff prepared models for accuracy, scalability, and audit readiness.
Own methodologies, controls, and supporting documentation for vendor prepayments, ensuring proper recognition and reconciliation.
Month End Close & Reporting
Own month end close activities for assigned areas, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and close related analyses.
Review nonclinical and preclinical schedules and entries to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate application of accounting judgment.
Drive timely, well controlled close cycles through proactive issue identification, disciplined execution, and effective cross functional coordination.
ERP Implementation & Systems Support
Lead accounting participation in the ongoing ERP implementation, including requirements definition, data mapping, data conversion, UAT, reporting validation, and post go live stabilization—ensuring decisions preserve and improve monthly close ownership for the function long term.
Execute assigned accounting workstreams and partner with cross functional stakeholders on system design decisions impacting controls, workflows, and reporting outcomes.
Fixed Asset Accounting & Inventory Oversight
Own record to report fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and depreciation.
Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with general ledger balances.
Lead the completion of the company’s fixed asset inventory, building on work already underway, by designing final audit procedures, defining documentation standards, and coordinating execution in partnership with the Facilities team.
Review inventory results, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure appropriate capitalization, retirement, or impairment treatment.
Prepare and maintain fixed asset schedules, policies, and audit ready documentation.
Analysis, Controls & Continuous Improvement
Prepare variance analyses and financial reporting packages, providing insight into key drivers, risks, and process performance.
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization—particularly within Excel based models—while preserving logic, controls, and auditability.
Operate within a parent company aligned internal control framework and support audit and compliance activities as needed.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this role.