Accounting Manager - Bilingual Mandarin

Accounts Payable & Disbursements 

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and other disbursements 

• Review and approve AP transactions, payment runs, and vendor setup and registration 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, approval matrices, and company policies 

• Coordinate closely with Procurement to align purchasing activity, payment terms, and contract compliance 

• Resolve complex invoice discrepancies and serve as escalation point for AP issues 

Treasury & Cash Management 

• Manage cash disbursements including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and international payments 

• Lead treasury operations, including daily cash reporting and cash flow forecasting 

• Monitor bank accounts, perform and review bank reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies 

• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including account maintenance, signatory updates, and fee reviews 

• Oversee intercompany payments, funding, and settlement processes with proper documentation and timely execution 

Payroll Oversight 

• Oversee payroll processing and related controls to ensure timely and accurate employee payments 

• Partner with HR and payroll providers to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies 

Close, Compliance & Audit 

• Support month-end and year-end close related to AP and treasury, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and cash-related journal entries 

• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements, audit standards, and financial policies 

• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to AP, cash, treasury, and payroll 

Process Improvement & Team Leadership 

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls across AP and treasury 

• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures for AP, treasury, and payroll 

• Manage, mentor, and develop AP staff, providing oversight, feedback, and prioritization 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of AP and treasury functions 

• Prior experience in biotech, biopharma, pharmaceutical, or life sciences required 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements 

• Experience with ERP systems, NetSuite preferred 

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment 

• Fluency in English and Chinese, Mandarin is required 

• CPA or CPA-track

• Experience with international vendors, cross-border payments, and intercompany transaction

Why Join SystImmune 

• High-impact role safeguarding cash and scaling financial operations 

• Exposure to complex, R&D-driven spend in a clinical-stage biotech 

• Collaborative environment with visibility and ownership