Manager, Accounting

ImmunityBio•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Accounting supports the Assistant Controller with daily, monthly, and quarterly general accounting and close activities. This role manages accountants and accounting processes, including general accounting accruals, cash, intercompany and related-party accounting, prepaid expenses, and foreign exchange accounting. The position oversees journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement variance analysis, quarter-end footnote support, intercompany accounting, and monthly close workflows. It also manages team activities, supports audits and internal controls, contributes to accounting process improvements, and assists with implementing new accounting guidance and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
At least 6 years of progressive professional experience in finance roles.
Deep experience with general ledger journal entries and reconciliations.
Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, financial regulations, and accounting best practices.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Adobe) and accounting software packages.
Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail, including the ability to identify and justify fluctuations.
Innovative thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Strong organizational abilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with foreign currency revaluation and translation.
Certified Public Accountant or equivalent professional certification.
Experience with a life sciences company.
Experience leading a small team.
Experience at public companies.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 or another ERP system.

Responsibilities

Review monthly and quarterly journal entries and reconciliations, including those related to leases, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, prepaid expenses, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts.
Manage day-to-day team activities, including hiring and training team members, coaching employees, and monitoring performance.
Perform and review balance sheet and income statement variance analysis.
Prepare quarter-end footnote disclosure support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial results for department expenses.
Manage monthly close processes in FloQast, including checklists and reconciliation updates, and maintain monthly variance analysis reviews in Workiva.
Oversee intercompany accounting, including transactions, transfer pricing, and settlement balances.
Support improvements to financial processes related to expenditures, prepayments, and EXUS, with the goal of increasing efficiency and scalability.
Manage internal and external audit requests.
Support internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
Remain current with GAAP standards and assist in assessing and implementing significant new accounting guidance and policies across the organization.
Perform ad hoc and cross-functional duties or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Health and financial wellness programs.
Employer Assistance Program (EAP).
Company-paid and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
529 Education Savings Program.
Voluntary legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts, rewards, and perks.
Paid time off, including 11 holidays.
Exempt employees are eligible for unlimited PTO; non-exempt employees are eligible for 10 vacation days, 56 hours of health pay, 2 personal days, and 1 cultural day.
Eligible employees may receive a discretionary bonus and equity award.