Accounting Manager

Description

Company Overview:

Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company based in San Diego that is leveraging its proprietary chemical proteomics platform to conduct proteome-wide footprinting of drug-protein interactions with unprecedented breadth and precision. Our technology allows us to screen, identify and optimize novel drugs that selectively bind virtually any protein, including proteins previously considered “undruggable”. Our pipeline and emerging programs reflect a matured and productive platform capable of delivering first in class drugs utilizing novel mechanisms of action (allosteric inhibitors, protein-protein interaction inhibitors, functional activators, degraders etc.) against undruggable targets in the oncology and immunology space.

We prize scientific excellence, creativity, team players and we are committed to continued innovation. We have worked hard to create a collaborative and dynamic work culture where your ideas and discoveries are valued and will have an impact. We are growing and there are opportunities for mentorship and career progression.

Vividion has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Job Summary:

Vividion Therapeutics is seeking a highly-motivated and experienced Accounting Manager to join the Accounting team. This role will support a dynamic and high growth organization that is radically changing the biotechnology industry. This position will report to the Controller and collaborate with the Accounting staff and stakeholders across the Company on our financial policies and processes. The successful candidate must be adept in managing Excel schedules, deadline-driven, possess strong analytical skills, and experienced in managing direct reports.

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Oversee and execute activities related to the general ledger, accounts payable, cash management, fixed assets, and financial reporting. 
• Perform the month-end close process including, but not limited to: preparing and reviewing account reconciliations such as accrued liabilities, preparing entry support for overhead allocations, intercompany transactions, and posting general journal entries, all the while ensuring that the records and financial statements are in compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Identify, communicate, and properly record complex life science accounting transactions for contracted preclinical and clinical activities. This requires collaborating with project managers to request estimates for projects and tracking progress-to-completion in Excel.
• Prepare variance analyses and present financial results to Accounting and Finance management.
• Co-lead efforts to enhance the close process for quality, accuracy, and efficiency, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Prepare state annual reports, registrations, property tax renditions and supporting schedules.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and day-to-day direction to accounting team while promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Assist in the development of, and strategies to achieve, departmental initiatives and goals.
• Establish and maintain strong business partnerships with key counterparts including but not limited to FP&A, Procurement, and functional business owners.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA with Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• 6+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience in a mid-size biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device company.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements, including significantly accelerating quarter-end close and reporting processes.
• Proactive, responsive and timely problem solver with outstanding project management skills, acute attention to detail, drives processes and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to bring people together to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Experience leading teams and a desire to develop others.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, life science accounting transactions, including collaborations and clinical accruals.

Pay & Benefits:

The anticipated base salary for this position ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 depending on relevant skills, competencies, experience, and education. In addition, this position is eligible for target bonus, long-term-incentives, 401k retirement savings plan with company match, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

EEO & Employment Eligibility:

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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