Senior Accounting Manager/Associate Director
TRexBio, South San Francisco, CA, United States
Location:
South San Francisco, CA – Hybrid, with the ability to be in office 2-3 days per week
Position Summary The Senior Accounting Manager/Associate Director will be a hands-on accounting leader responsible for a high-quality, on-time close and scalable accounting processes as we grow. You’ll partner closely with the Controller and cross-functional leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and audit readiness without slowing the pace of the business.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Lead preparation of the monthly reporting package to the leadership team (coordinate with appropriate parties)
Manage the year end audit requirements with external auditors as well as quarter end audit reviews and ensure internal controls are well documented
Own key elements of the monthly/quarterly/year-end close (journal entries, accruals, allocations, reconciliations, flux analysis) with a high bar for accuracy and speed
Drive close process discipline: timelines, checklists, documentation, and continuous improvement (reduce cycle time; increase quality)
Oversee core GL operations including account reconciliations, subledger tie-outs, and balance sheet integrity
Strengthen internal controls: design/implement policies, controls, and review procedures appropriate for a scaling biotech
Biotech-specific accounting (as applicable): R&D and clinical trial accounting (CRO/vendor accruals), prepaids, payroll-related entries, equity administration accounting/ASC 718 support, and related disclosures
Systems & process scaling: improve ERP workflows (e.g., NetSuite or similar), integrations, and reporting; build repeatable processes as headcount/program count grows
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience (biotech/pharma strongly preferred)
Public accounting experience, plus relevant industry experience
Demonstrated ownership of a fast, accurate financial, close and strong reconciliation discipline
Solid technical accounting foundation (US GAAP); ability to research and document positions
Experience supporting audits and working effectively with external advisors
High proficiency with ERPs and Excel; ability to improve workflows and controls
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in clinical-stage companies
Experience with equity accounting (ASC 718), 409A-related support, and/or purchase accounting exposure
Track record of building scalable processes in a lean environment.
Compensation:
$160,000 - $175,000, plus Discretionary Bonus.
TRexBio is a clinical stage biotechnology company leveraging cutting edge computational biology tools, a focus on human tissue, and expertise in immunobiology to develop revolutionary therapeutics for inflammatory diseases. Our powerful ‘deep biology’ discovery engine maps human tissue Treg behavior to disease processes, allowing us to identify and characterize novel targets for therapeutic intervention. Leveraging this platform, we are building a broad portfolio of novel therapies that modulate the immune system to restore human tissue immune homeostasis.
Our Culture At TRexBio, you will have the opportunity to work with amazingly smart humans who strive to make the world a better place. In addition to our team-centric culture, we believe that your individual creativity will help us to be our best. Our staff happy hours, organized by our Culture Club, bring us all together in creative and social activities. Our colleagues admire and respect one another. We celebrate our wins, update company news and acknowledge each other’s achievement weekly and monthly at all company meetings that celebrate our work and our people.
TRexBio is proud to be an AA/EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or sexual orientation.
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South San Francisco, CA – Hybrid, with the ability to be in office 2-3 days per week
Position Summary The Senior Accounting Manager/Associate Director will be a hands-on accounting leader responsible for a high-quality, on-time close and scalable accounting processes as we grow. You’ll partner closely with the Controller and cross-functional leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and audit readiness without slowing the pace of the business.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Lead preparation of the monthly reporting package to the leadership team (coordinate with appropriate parties)
Manage the year end audit requirements with external auditors as well as quarter end audit reviews and ensure internal controls are well documented
Own key elements of the monthly/quarterly/year-end close (journal entries, accruals, allocations, reconciliations, flux analysis) with a high bar for accuracy and speed
Drive close process discipline: timelines, checklists, documentation, and continuous improvement (reduce cycle time; increase quality)
Oversee core GL operations including account reconciliations, subledger tie-outs, and balance sheet integrity
Strengthen internal controls: design/implement policies, controls, and review procedures appropriate for a scaling biotech
Biotech-specific accounting (as applicable): R&D and clinical trial accounting (CRO/vendor accruals), prepaids, payroll-related entries, equity administration accounting/ASC 718 support, and related disclosures
Systems & process scaling: improve ERP workflows (e.g., NetSuite or similar), integrations, and reporting; build repeatable processes as headcount/program count grows
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience (biotech/pharma strongly preferred)
Public accounting experience, plus relevant industry experience
Demonstrated ownership of a fast, accurate financial, close and strong reconciliation discipline
Solid technical accounting foundation (US GAAP); ability to research and document positions
Experience supporting audits and working effectively with external advisors
High proficiency with ERPs and Excel; ability to improve workflows and controls
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in clinical-stage companies
Experience with equity accounting (ASC 718), 409A-related support, and/or purchase accounting exposure
Track record of building scalable processes in a lean environment.
Compensation:
$160,000 - $175,000, plus Discretionary Bonus.
TRexBio is a clinical stage biotechnology company leveraging cutting edge computational biology tools, a focus on human tissue, and expertise in immunobiology to develop revolutionary therapeutics for inflammatory diseases. Our powerful ‘deep biology’ discovery engine maps human tissue Treg behavior to disease processes, allowing us to identify and characterize novel targets for therapeutic intervention. Leveraging this platform, we are building a broad portfolio of novel therapies that modulate the immune system to restore human tissue immune homeostasis.
Our Culture At TRexBio, you will have the opportunity to work with amazingly smart humans who strive to make the world a better place. In addition to our team-centric culture, we believe that your individual creativity will help us to be our best. Our staff happy hours, organized by our Culture Club, bring us all together in creative and social activities. Our colleagues admire and respect one another. We celebrate our wins, update company news and acknowledge each other’s achievement weekly and monthly at all company meetings that celebrate our work and our people.
TRexBio is proud to be an AA/EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or sexual orientation.
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