Accounting Manager/ Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Company Overview

Since its inception over a decade ago, CRISPR Therapeutics has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of gene editing, to a company with a diverse portfolio of product candidates across a broad range of disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, cardiovascular and rare diseases. The Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR science has revolutionized biomedical research and represents a powerful, clinically validated approach with the potential to create a new class of potentially transformative medicines. To accelerate and expand its efforts, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic partnerships with leading companies including Vertex Pharmaceuticals. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California, and business offices in London, United Kingdom.

Position Summary

This position is a key role within the Finance group that will support various aspects of finance and accounting for the company. The ideal candidate will need to have strong working knowledge of GAAP and a proven track record of success in a general accounting function. The role will be a blend between operational, reporting and strategic initiatives. In addition to the day-to-day core accounting responsibilities, such as the review of reconciliations and participating in the close process, the Accounting Manager will be tasked with optimizing the Company’s processes as we progress from a research and development-focused organization into a clinical and potentially a commercial one.

The position requires a solid accounting background combined with strong analytical skills. The successful candidate will be familiar with general accounting responsibilities and general ledger activities, including journal entries, accounting for international operations, intercompany transactions and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist & support the Controller with the month-end close, via preparation and review of monthly schedules in areas of judgment, including balance sheet reconciliation schedules
• Perform equity administration tasks inclusive of grant uploads, participant tracking, as well as preparation of stock-based compensation calculations
• Help with post-close tasks that include working with FP&A to explain variances and fluctuations in the financial results
• Assist with the annual and quarterly financial audit process with schedule creation, document preparation, and other tasks as well as take lead on project management of external auditors
• Act as quality control for completeness of controls before finalizing evidence and providing to external parties
• Help to create and maintain processes that will strengthen the internal controls within the Finance team. Recommend control changes and enhancements as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of certain disclosure schedules for SEC reporting documents (such as the 10-Q, 10-K, proxy statement, etc.)
• Perform Ad-hoc projects as assigned. Examples include monitoring and analyzing department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Work with technical accounting to ensure accurate accounting treatment and implement operational aspects of collaboration arrangements and other business deals requiring technical accounting analysis
• Help develop scalability initiatives as the company continues its high growth as well as help to develop and coach accounting team members
• Assist in the identification and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and automation of accounting processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, strong preference for Bachelor’s in accounting with Corporate Accounting related experience.
  • Accounting Manager: Minimum of 6-8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the Life Science industry
  • Senior Accounting Manager: 8-10+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the Life Science industry
• Ability to work effectively, productively, and accurately managing a high volume of data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven success collaborating with both internal and external business partners
• Must have a motivated and focused demeanor with an ability to work effectively and independently in a dynamic work atmosphere

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has a mix of public and industry accounting experience
• Experience working within a global consolidating environment
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or equivalent ERP systems

Competencies

• Collaborative – Openness, One Team
• Undaunted – Fearless, Can-do attitude
• Results Orientation – Delivering progress toward our mission. Sense of urgency in solving problems.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Proactive. Ownership mindset.

CRISPR Therapeutics believes in fostering a dynamic workplace that balances remote work flexibility with the benefits of in-person interactions. Our employees work at least four days on-site, creating a collaborative work environment, where we cultivate mentorship opportunities, increase cross-functional communication and offer opportunities for our employees to connect. Certain lab based and manufacturing positions are located fully on-site.

CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

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