Senior Accountant

About the position

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS (linaclotide), the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure, as well as several earlier stage assets. Building upon our history of GI innovation, we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs. The Senior Accountant will be a key contributor to the Finance & Accounting team and will report to the Manager, Accounting. This individual will be responsible for several areas of the monthly and quarterly general ledger close, including: cash, investments, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, accruals, debt, revenue, and operating expenses, among others and will contribute to the organization's compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control and audit standards. A successful candidate must have a strong working knowledge of US GAAP, be detail-oriented, highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills, and have a proven ability to work independently and succeed in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses for numerous accounting areas, including but not limited to: cash, investments, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, accruals, debt, revenue, and operating expenses.
• Provide support for external audits and quarterly reviews as required and participate in implementing and maintaining compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Provide support for footnote disclosures for SEC filings.
• Partner with the technical accounting team to conduct research on relevant topics and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Coordinate with the members of the Company to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Support AP invoice processing and procurement initiatives.
• Serve as a valued business partner throughout the Finance team and cross-functionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or finance
• 2 - 4 years of public accounting and/or public company experience
• Life sciences/pharma industry experience preferred
• Experience in SEC reporting and SOX compliance
• CPA or candidate seeking CPA certification
• Solid understanding of technical and operational accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SAP Cloud experience preferred but not required

Nice-to-haves

• Life sciences/pharma industry experience preferred
• SAP Cloud experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• Restricted Stock Unit awards
• Eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Wellness stipends
• Generous vacation/holiday schedule