Manager / Sr. Manager Of Accounting

About the Role

Reporting to the Controller, the Manager / Senior Manager of Accounting will lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data. This is a hybrid role reporting to our Lexington, MA HQ.

What You'll Do...

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close activities by ensuring timely, accurate and complete financial records and reporting in accordance with US GAAP, legal requirements, and the Company's corporate policies
• Collaborate with other members of the Finance team in the preparation of internal reporting package and other reports
• Responsible for error-free monthly journal entries, analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, reports, and financial statements
• Analyze and provide commentary on balance sheet and income statement variances
• Lead corporate consolidations, overseeing subsidiary reporting requirements
• Oversee maintenance of Valo's fixed assets records in accordance with the Company's fixed asset capitalization policy, calculate monthly fixed asset depreciation, and prepare related monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules
• Ensure that accounting documentation is compiled and maintained in support of legal, regulatory, and audit requirements
• Support and assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits or any ad hoc projects as directed by the Controller
• Maintain the general ledger, including account and project coding system
• Prepare annual reports and filings (e.g., property tax, etc.) as needed
• Proactively identify emerging business and technical risks, issues and developments in a timely manner for action and incorporation into the SOX compliance program documentation
• Assist with preparation of annual SOX risk assessment, including determining materiality, identifying in-scope processes and significant accounts and linking key assertions
• Interface with external auditors for annual audits, quarterly reviews and internal control audits, including preparation of required schedules and documentation
• Participate in special projects or ad-hoc analysis in support of the finance department and company initiatives

What You Bring...

• Minimum of 5 years with at least 2 years of Big Four experience
• BS/BA degree in accounting, or equivalent
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, CPA required
• Agility to expand your role, scale accounting operations and manage direct reports as Valo grows into a larger, more complex company
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ethical behavior and adherence to all company policies and statutory requirements
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-quality financial data
• Team-oriented, collaborative, flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs and timelines
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Biopharma experience a plus
• Experience in Valo's accounting/finance systems a plus (NetSuite, FloQast, Prendio, Adaptive Insights)

Please note: At this time we are only able to consider candidates who have permanent U.S. work authorization without the need for immediate or future sponsorship.