Manager (Senior Manager), Accounting & Fp&A

Location: Boston

Reporting to: Associate Director, Finance

Job Summary

Orchard Therapeutics North America is searching for a motivated and resourceful, critical thinker to join our dynamic finance team. The Manager (Senior Manager), Accounting & FP&A will be a key member of the North America (OTNA) Finance team. The position requires an in-depth knowledge of accounting, internal controls, and both internal and external financial reporting. The ability to work in collaborative manner with peers, auditors, strategic partners, and to effectively communicate with various levels of management and external service providers is a must. Candidates should possess a "can do" attitude and desire to continually enhance and improve financial processes and embrace a strong team environment.

Key Elements and Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounts related to G&A departments (HR, Legal, Facilities, IT, etc.) and support the accurate and timely financial month-end close process. Activities include recording journal entries, reviewing account reconciliations and roll-forwards, and performing detailed account analyses.
• Partner with G&A department leaders to deliver monthly financial reporting and support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Oversee the accounts payable vendor set-up and purchase order process, ensuring proper coding and maintenance in financial records.
• Support the accounts payable team to ensure appropriate recognition of employee T&E expenses and reimbursement.
• Supervise and approve cash disbursements to third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Partner with the payroll department to ensure payroll-related journal entries are recorded timely and accurately. Assist in reconciling payroll accounts, including wages, taxes, benefits, and related accruals.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting to parent company.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation and response to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal accounting policies.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.