Accounting Manager - Public Pharmaceutical

About the company :
Our client is a growing, publicly traded Biotech with secured funding platform until 2013.. Job description :
An exciting opportunity to join a growing publicly traded biotech in Cambridge. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will be an enthusiastic, strong leader with a solid technical accounting background. The Accounting Manager will be a front-line general ledger manager at a public company.Primary responsibilities include: Managing the accounting and reporting function consisting of the monthly closing and consolidation process, general ledger, cash receipts/disbursements and shared-based compensation (including SFAS 123R - using Equity Edge). Ensuring that the close process is streamlined; roles and responsibilities of those involved are appropriate and implement any changes necessary to improve the process. Creating the majority the of businesss internal financial reports Lead the creation of all the external reports including SEC Form 10-Qs, and 10-K Assist in the development of any other SEC reports, as well as, the Annual Report to Shareholders, Audit Committee and BOD Financial Statements Manager detailed schedules for business collaborations Lead the coordination and support of the independent auditors in their quarterly reviews and annual audits Prepare technical accounting memos when needed Maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with accounting policies and procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) internal control documentation. Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations / reviews and internal control work Lead other specific projects and/or initiatives as required Potentially manage 1-2 members of the finance team Who we are looking for :
The Accounting Manager will offer: CPA, Big 4 or large regional CPA firm a must Experience working with a LifeSciences business a plus Experience also working in a Industry setting strongly preferred SEC Reporting experience essential Strong Management skills required. Whats on offer :
The Accounting Manager will be offered a competitive base salary to $120k + bonus + strong benefits.