Manager, Accounting

Parabilis Medicines•Cambridge, MA

2d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Parabilis Medicines is seeking a Manager, Accounting to contribute across a variety of accounting and finance activities. Reporting to the Company’s Director of Accounting, this role supports accurate financial reporting and effective accounting operations and offers an opportunity to grow a career in the biotech and life sciences industry. The position requires on-site work and attendance at in-person meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or a related area.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Extremely well-organized and goal-oriented, with the ability to deliver high-quality results on time and under tight deadlines.
Willingness to take responsibility for and perform tasks across a relatively wide spectrum, with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to identify inconsistencies, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions.
Exceptional work ethic and unquestionable integrity.
Excellent Excel and other Microsoft Office application skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to utilize AI tools for day-to-day work; baseline proficiency is expected.
Ability to work on-site and attend in-person meetings.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in a public company and/or biopharmaceutical company.
CPA.
Experience with NetSuite, Concur, ADP, or FloQast.
Advanced or innovative use of AI tools.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries, support schedules, account reconciliations, and analyses for accounting areas including cash, investments, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and leases.
Prepare and maintain accounting schedules and transaction support related to collaboration arrangements.
Contribute to quarterly accrual meetings and journal entry preparation.
Manage assigned month-end and quarter-end close responsibilities, coordinating with the accounting team to complete tasks accurately and on time.
Support the company’s annual tax return filing and reporting processes.
Execute and maintain internal controls over financial reporting for relevant functions.
Assist with accounting and finance process improvements, identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate processes.
Cross-train on payroll processing and serve as backup equity administrator.
Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives as required.
Collaborate with finance team members and colleagues from other departments to support accurate financial reporting and effective accounting operations.