Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable - 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, expense reimbursements, payment runs, and vendor setup and registration in both banking system and Procurement system. 

• 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 

• Enhancing the ERP system for AP  

• Credit card management and booking 

• Support months end financial reporting by providing accurate AP aging report, AP by vendor and accrue list.   

• 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 

Treasury & Cash Management 

• Manage cash disbursements including ACH, wire transfers 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; archiving documentations related to banking systems.  

• 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 

• Participating BvA analysis to analyze and monitor cash movement  

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 

• 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
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements are strongly preferred
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is required

• CPA or CPA-track

• Experience with international vendors, cross-border payments, and intercompany transactions
• Prior experience in biotech, biopharma, pharmaceutical, or life sciences preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP, NetSuite preferred

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