Senior Accountant - Professional Search Group

PSG is assisting an exciting local company focused in the Biotech / Life sciences space to hire a Senior Accountant. This company has been growing over the past year with exciting developments with their product lines. Work from home 4 days a week if preferred! With solid leadership and mentorship from the direct manager, this is a great opportunity to be very involved with the business and accounting overall! This role will report to a collaborative Controller who is a CPA with prior public accounting experience and is a great mentor. The person taking on this role will have exposure to a variety of areas to grow your experience - from the day-to-day accounting needs through to complex financial analyses and technical accounting matters. This could be a great opportunity for someone looking to transition from public accounting audit to industry, or someone that has worked for a public company and wants to work somewhere that has progression opportunity.

Senior Accountant Job Description Overview:

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing financial records, ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions, and supporting overall financial operations.

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Record transactions, prepare journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet and subledger accounts for accuracy.
• Assist in the month-end closing process and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Contribute to year-end closings and support the annual audit process.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational costs, revenues, and financial commitments to help senior leadership forecast future financial performance.
• Compile financial data to support the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Provide support for both internal and external financial reporting and analysis, ensuring adherence to corporate deadlines and requirements.
• Deliver accounting support across different departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various projects and processes.
• Engage in special projects and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Senior Accountant Core Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional work ethic.
• Ability to balance tactical accounting tasks with strategic financial support.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP principles.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Senior Accountant Key Attributes:

• Self-starter: Proactively identifies and solves problems.
• Positive presence: Maintains a positive attitude and influences others positively.
• Determined: Overcomes challenges and finds solutions to obstacles.
• Results-oriented: Takes ownership and is accountable for achieving goals.
• Committed to growth: Actively seeks opportunities for learning and development.
• Self-aware: Understands the impact of actions on others.
• Integrity: Upholds honesty, delivers on commitments, and treats others with respect.
• Team player: Effectively collaborates and communicates with colleagues and partners.

Senior Accountant Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a dynamic environment.
• Public accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in life sciences or biotech is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced degree, CPA, or CMA is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, and U.S. GAAP.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Work Environment: Position based in Carlsbad, CA, with flexibility for remote work.

Position Type/Hours: Full-time role requiring flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work.

Travel: Up to 10% travel may be required.