Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting & Internal Controls

Biocryst Pharmaceuticals - Durham, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Durham, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At BioCryst, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by complement-mediated and other rare diseases. Our commitment to excellence drives us to develop innovative medicines, leveraging our expertise in structure-guided drug design. As an Accounting Manager in our Technical Accounting & Internal Controls team, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our global accounting organization. This position reports to the Director of Technical Accounting and Internal Controls and is essential for ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. In this role, you will support SOX compliance by collaborating with internal control owners, external SOX consultants, and auditors. You will be responsible for researching, evaluating, and documenting accounting positions in accordance with US GAAP, as well as preparing internal documentation of technical accounting and policy conclusions. Additionally, you will assist in the preparation of SEC reporting documents, including Form 10-Q, 10-K, and Proxy, ensuring that all related internal controls are in place. Your responsibilities will also include leading monthly close processes, preparing journal entries, and performing account reconciliations for technical accounting areas such as leases and debt. You will assist with quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audits conducted by external auditors, and you will be involved in various ad hoc projects and duties as assigned. This position can be based in Boston, MA, or Durham, NC, with the option for remote work within the Eastern Standard Time zone.

Responsibilities

• Support SOX compliance through collaboration with internal control owners, external SOX consultants, and external auditors.
• Research, evaluate and document accounting positions in accordance with US GAAP and prepare appropriate internal documentation of technical accounting and other policy conclusions.
• Support the Company's global accounting policy manual incorporating new policies or procedures resulting from new or changes to existing accounting guidance.
• Assist in preparation of SEC reporting documents, including Form 10-Q, 10-K, and Proxy, and related internal controls.
• Perform SOC 1 report reviews for key financial systems.
• Lead monthly close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, for technical accounting areas such as leases and debt.
• Assist with quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audits by external auditors.
• Ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar area with 5 years of accounting/finance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Experience working in a Big 4 public accounting firm required; 3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with technical research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence and inspire others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to link operations of the company to financial implications and processes.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Expert operational knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience with Oracle and Workiva preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional units and levels within the organization.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills enabling simultaneous management of multiple deliverables within agreed upon time frames.
• Maintain confidentiality over all finance and accounting matters and information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Oracle and Workiva preferred.