Lead Accountant

GALT Pharmaceuticals•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Galt Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Lead Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team. Reporting directly to the Controller, the role maintains the accuracy and integrity of company financial records, supports timely financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, and provides analytical insights for business decisions. The position suits a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and collaborates across departments. Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries is highly desirable. This is a full-time salaried position with a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays off. The work environment is hybrid, combining remote work with regular in-office collaboration, with the primary office in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Minimal travel may be required for team meetings, training, or business support activities. The Lead Accountant supports financial accounting and reporting, close processes, compliance and internal controls, cash management, operational accounting, and process and systems improvements. The role also uses AI-driven financial reporting and analytics tools to automate routine work, improve reporting efficiency and data integrity, and generate insights for management.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, highly interactive environment.
Must be able to pass a background check, consistent with applicable law.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry is highly desirable.
Advanced knowledge or experience with Intuit QuickBooks Online and Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES) is preferred.
Experience with ERP upgrades or conversions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules for entity-level and consolidated reporting.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately.
Prepare and record journal entries in QuickBooks, ensuring entries have accurate supporting documentation, including accrual support and assumptions.
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for trends, unusual adjusting entries, and significant month-to-month fluctuations.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Use AI-driven financial reporting and analytics tools to automate routine accounting tasks, improve reporting efficiency and data integrity, and generate insights for management decisions.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Complete financial reporting requirements and supporting schedules accurately and on time, including calculating Adjusted EBITDA on an MTD, QTD, YTD, and TTM basis.
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statement reporting.
Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Support external audits and facilitate auditor requests.
Assist with tax compliance, annual filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Maintain and update internal controls, accounting procedures, and SOPs.
Review and compare industry accounting practices relevant to company reporting routines.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and prepare cash flow statements.
Lead financial interactions with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Operations team.
Coordinate inventory cost accounting routines with Operations, recording activity on the balance sheet and cost of goods sold using internal warehouse and third-party logistics reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflow efficiency.
Support ERP system enhancements, implementations, and upgrades.
Participate in special projects, including business growth initiatives, acquisitions, and process optimization efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.