Accounting Manager
Accounting Manager
Join a fast-growing scientific research company pushing the boundaries of innovation. Are you a hands-on, forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in an environment where discovery, curiosity, and creativity drive everything? Our small but rapidly expanding scientific research firm is looking for a dynamic Accounting Manager to take full ownership of our financial operations and help shape the future of our company.
This is not your typical back-office accounting jobthis is an opportunity to partner directly with scientists, engineers, and executives who are solving real-world problems. You'll build systems, streamline processes, and be a core voice in strategic decisions as we scale groundbreaking research into real impact.
Financial Leadership
- Own the full financial close process & systems (government contracts receivable, AP, payroll, inventory), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clarity
- Provide hands-on support with accounting transactions, analysis, and documentation
- Optimize and maintain internal controls to safeguard the company's assets & government's property
- Produce financial statements that tell the story behind the numbers
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and relevant financial regulations
- Manage spending on federal government contracts within the approved rates
- Ensure QSEHRA reimbursements are compliant
- Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed
- Build a competent accounting team, providing training and support to ensure continuous growth and adaptability
Operational Excellence & Strategy
- Provide insights that drive smarter, faster decisions regarding cost management & financial planning
- Support long-range planning, scenario modeling, and resource optimization
- Improve and automate accounting workflows
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CMA or CPA strongly preferred
- 10+ years in accounting or auditing & management
- Experience in research, biotech, scientific services, grants, or government contracting is a plus
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
- Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic skills
- Strong command of GAAP, budgeting, and financial modeling
- Comfort with modern accounting systems and process automation
- Intuitive attention to detail
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A mission-driven culture where discovery and innovation are at the heart of everything
- Close collaboration with scientists and leaders shaping breakthrough research
- A chance to build something meaningfulyour systems, your ideas, your leadership
- Flexible environment, high ownership, and the ability to make an immediate impact