Job Title: Accounting Manager
Employment Status: Full-time
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, in-office
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000 + Equity Options
*compensation may be negotiated based on experience
Ketryx is excited to add an Accounting Manager to the finance team in Boston. This position will build and lead the accounting function of the business. If you have an eager personality, a passion for building, and a proven track record in overall accounting responsibilities, this may be the right position for you!
Our ideal candidates will be capable of providing results in a fast-paced and demanding atmosphere. Someone who is a self-starter, eager to work in a fast-growing startup, and quick to develop trust and provide value to the finance team will do well in this position. In this role, you will be allowed the opportunity to implement your target-driven work ethic and support Ketryx's mission to impact 100 million patient lives by 2030. This position will be onsite in our Boston office. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls which will enable the company to scale effectively
- Evaluate and manage the mix of in-house versus outsourced accounting functions, ensuring quality, timeliness, and value, taking into consideration the scale and growth stage of the company
- Prepare, review, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with GAAP
- Prepared and review monthly financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
- Build and track key financial and accounting metrics to support management’s understanding of the financial health of the business
- Responsible for leading annual audit processes and tax filing preparations
- Build and maintain relationships with outside resources, to include external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and others
- Evaluate and implement accounting and finance software systems and tools, as needed
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Lead annual budgeting process, including creating detailed departmental budgets, tracking performance against budget, and providing variance analysis
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
- Knowledge of accounting standards (e.g. revenue recognition, R&D capitalization, etc.) for software companies
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Experience developing and documenting accounting processes
- Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
- Excellent analytical and problem solving-skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Currently in the Greater Boston area, willing to work in our Kendall Square office in a hybrid work structure which is currently 4/1.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA certification
- Prior startup or high-growth company experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments
- Background in SaaS or technologies companies
- Previous experience managing external provider relationships
Additional Skills / Attributes:
- Passion for building processes and capabilities from scratch
- Process improvement mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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