Accounting Senior Manager

Rapid Micro Biosystems•Lexington, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Winning the race to bring new healthcare products safely to a waiting world drives Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) to combine today’s innovative technologies as never before. Your career at RMB puts you at the center of diverse global teams that span robotics, AI, Machine Learning, imaging, microbiology, and more, re-shaping how urgently needed pharmaceuticals are made, tested, and released for decades to come. The sky’s the limit. Careers at RMB are fast-moving, with the high growth you’d expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You’ll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business. The Accounting Senior Manager is responsible for oversight of accounts payable, payroll and employee expenses, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. The Accounting Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounting Senior Manager will ensure tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. This person will also work closely/collaborate with the Controller and Reporting Manager to ensure adherence to internal controls, in preparing SEC reporting, technical accounting, tax compliance, and equity-related accounting. The Accounting Senior Manager will report to the RMB Corporate Controller.

Requirements

BS: Accounting or Finance
At least 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
3-5 years in public accounting preferred
Experience managing staff required
CPA preferred
Big 4 accounting experience preferred
Experience working in public company environment, including SOX compliance
Proficiency in SAP HANA, Concur, UKG, and Workiva preferred
Demonstrate understanding of GAAP accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
Excellent analytical skills
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of accounting tasks
Proven ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to learn and continued desire to grow
Maintain a questioning mindset and desire to challenge the status quo

Nice To Haves

3-5 years in public accounting preferred
CPA preferred
Big 4 accounting experience preferred
Proficiency in SAP HANA, Concur, UKG, and Workiva preferred

Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and general accounting functions
Develop, mentor, and train staff
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
Manage accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close, including ownership of close calendar; preparation of monthly consolidations/reporting, ownership of the FloQast close tracker, and monthly flux analyses
Perform certain higher risk, and review team’s account reconciliations, including routine monthly journal entries
Support and oversight of the global payroll function, including review of payroll processing and compliance, including equity reporting
Serve as processing backup for Payroll, Concur, and Egencia expense processing back-up
Provide oversight over and maintain process documentation for the accounting team to ensure clear allocation of responsibilities, and appropriate tracking to deliverables
Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, system upgrades and implementations, enhanced reporting capabilities, and special projects in support of the Corporate Controller
Responds to inquiries from the business regarding financial results and ad-hoc reporting requests
Track and report on monthly debt compliance with our debt provider
Collaborate with the Controller, the accounting operations team, and outside tax advisors to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax issues
Collaborate with the Controller/participate in business insurance renewal process
Involvement in certain global treasury processes as relevant such as preparing/reviewing wires
Supports budget and forecasting activities as needed
Collaborate with the Controller and Reporting Manager in preparing SEC reporting/10-Q and 10-K filings, including face of the financials, footnotes, and MD&A, as well as the GAAP checklist
Collaborate with the Controller and Reporting Manager on the revenue recognition process, including annual ASC 606 SSP analyses for system sales, and review of SSP analysis for individual system sales, including ensuring the appropriate identification of non-standard terms
Collaborate with the Controller and Reporting Manager on SOX 404(a) internal controls over financial reporting are documented, monitored and adhered to
Working closely with legal/compliance and Reporting Manager in ensuring appropriate accounting for GAAP equity reporting, which includes the Company’s stock option, RSU, and ESPP plans
Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
Work closely with the Controller and Reporting Manager on developing positions for and drafting technical accounting memos
Collaborate with the Reporting Manager on managing through quarterly reviews and annual audits with independent auditors, and preparing routine deliverables for our annual tax provision