Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and Consolidation

Successful biotech seeks US GAAP expert to join as Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and Consolidations.

Your new company
Our client is a highly successful biotech company based in South Oxfordshire. Listed on the Nasdaq, they are seeking a candidate with detailed working knowledge and experience of US GAAP.

Your new role
As Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and Consolidations, you will report to the VP of Finance and be responsible for the Group financials under US GAAP. You will be responsible for preparation of the consolidated financial information for management purposes as well as the quarterly corporate content and review of financial information included in our quarterly and annual SEC filing reporting requirements.
You will have line management responsibilities for 1 direct report, being the Financial Reporting Manager, requiring coaching and performance management of this individual. You will work closely with your peers, being the US Financial Controller and UK Financial Controller, to support on any technical or Group accounting matters and perform reviews over the local country numbers ahead of consolidating

You will also work with the broader finance team on the operation of our financial processes/systems to support the business, including the CFO, on projects including transfer pricing.

In addition, you will oversee the maintenance of ShareWorks, our equity administration platform, and be responsible for the appropriate accounting of share-based payments across the Group.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA), or equivalent with over five years experience working in a finance or business role in the Big 4, or a biotech/pharmaceutical/life science business.

You will be a proactive individual who is a self-starter and enjoys working both independently and with the team, as well as having the ability to build positive peer relationships and the ability to operate successfully in a range of environments, with the appetite to be hands-on in an entrepreneurial environment and the credibility to build strong relationships at the most senior level.

A knowledge of and passion for the biotech industry is essential. You will have detailed working knowledge and experience of US GAAP and possess a sound working knowledge of technical accounting and external reporting matters, including prior experience of group consolidation, financial close activities and SEC disclosure requirements. You will have knowledge of tax accounting and compliance matters.

What you'll get in return

This role would be a great first step out of practice for individuals working in a public accounting firm who are looking for their first role in industry and have an interest/client base in life sciences.

This role gives ample opportunities for professional growth, including possible future expansion of team responsibilities.

What you need to do now

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