Biocryst Pharmaceuticals - Durham, NC
posted 4 months ago
At BioCryst, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by complement-mediated and other rare diseases. The Manager, Accounting plays a crucial role in overseeing the compensation and benefits accounting operations on a global scale, ensuring that all financial and operational internal controls are effectively managed. This position is ideally based in Boston, MA or Durham, NC, but offers the flexibility of remote work within the Eastern Standard Time zone. In this role, the Manager will be responsible for reviewing journal entries and ensuring that all necessary support documentation is provided. Timely processing of these entries is essential, as is the resolution of any reconciling items for each accounting period. The Manager will also ensure the accurate and timely recording of payroll and bank transactions to the General Ledger (G/L), which includes managing month-end and quarter-end payroll and benefits accruals. Analyzing the accuracy of final payroll in the G/L and related balance sheet accounts is a key responsibility, with monthly reporting on the accuracy of results and explanations for any significant fluctuations. The Manager will oversee monthly close activities, which involve preparing accrual estimates, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and conducting various analytical reviews. Maintaining a robust, SOX-compliant internal control structure is critical, and the Manager will be expected to recommend process improvements that align with industry standards and best practices. Effective communication with external and internal auditors, the FP&A team, global payroll team, and tax specialists is essential for success in this role. Additionally, the Manager will be responsible for hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing senior accountants on the accounting team, inspiring them to achieve excellence. Other duties may include completing ad-hoc analyses as directed by the Director and other Finance department members, as well as supporting the design, testing, and implementation of new global payroll systems.