Senior Manager, Accounting

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About Generate Biomedicines

Generate Biomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company – existing at the intersection of machine learning, biological engineering, and medicine – pioneering Generative Biology™ to create breakthrough medicines where novel therapeutics are computationally generated, instead of being discovered. Generate has built a machine learning-powered biomedicines platform with the potential to generate new drugs across a wide range of biologic modalities. This platform represents a potentially fundamental shift in what is possible in the field of biotherapeutic development.

We pursue this audacious vision because we believe in the unique and revolutionary power of generative biology to radically transform the lives of billions, with an outsized opportunity for patients in need. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!

Generate was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering and has received over $420 million in funding, providing the resources to rapidly scale the organization. The Company has offices in Cambridge, Somerville, and Andover with approximately 150 employees.

The Role:

Generate Biomedicines is looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting to join our growing Finance team!  We are a rapidly growing company and are looking for an individual who will thrive in this fast-paced environment. The Senior Manager will be an instrumental player in the month end close for Generate, will be responsible for developing and implementing new accounting systems, policies and procedures to scale within the organization, assisting with annual audits and enhancing companywide financial reporting. The position provides an opportunity for professional growth as Generate continues to mature and evolve. This position is a hybrid role between remote and on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all company accounting-related matters:
    • Full ownership of the GL, including month-end/quarter-end/year-end close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, P&L review, etc.) and compliance with US GAAP
    • Manage fixed asset accounting, ensuring that capitalization/depreciation policies are followed and that assets are physically tracked in and out of the facility
  • Collaborate across key functional areas, including facilities, legal, HR, IT, R&D, and FP&A, as applicable, to ensure proper input into the close process
  • Develop, implement and document new accounting policies and procedures to scale within the organization
  • Ensure internal controls compliance for the responsible area, including implementing improvements to enhance the efficiency of current controls
  • Support and coordinate preparation for financial statement audits and tax compliance reporting (federal/state/sales tax filings and other compliance)
  • Review expense reports
  • Assist with specific projects and initiatives unique to a fast-growing biotechnology start-up, such as system implementations and updates and business process improvements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
  • CPA and “Big 4” audit experience preferred
  • 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance
  • Experience with US GAAP financial reporting requirements and controls
  • Major ERP experience, NetSuite experience a strong plus
  • Biotech experience a plus
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting
  • Flexible, personable team-player, comfortable in a fast-paced, small company environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both scientists and management

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

 

COVID Safety:

Generate Biomedicines enforces a mandatory vaccination policy for COVID-19. All employees must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster.  The purpose of this policy is to safeguard the health of our employees, their families, and the community at large from infectious disease that may be reduced by vaccinations.  The company will make exceptions to this policy if required by applicable law and will consider requests for an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, or any other exemptions that may be recognized by applicable.

 
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