About the job
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We are currently seeking a dedicated Accountant for a venture-backed biotech firm with operations across Canada, the U. S., and the UK. This unique role is designed for those who thrive in a lean, hands-on finance environment. Your contributions will directly shape how this organization manages its accounting processes as it expands.
As an Accountant focusing on multi-jurisdiction and multi-entity accounting, you will partner with CFO-level stakeholders, providing insights and clarity on financial data. This position is ideal for someone who excels in navigating complex accounting structures and is eager to implement streamlined systems for intercompany transactions and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting operations within a multinational biotech framework, ensuring precision across all financial records.
- Establish and uphold efficient intercompany transaction tracking, including billing, recharges, loans, and eliminations to ensure accurate balance reconciliation each period.
- Facilitate consolidation-ready accounting and coordination between entities to enable seamless consolidated reporting.
- Collaborate closely with CFO-level stakeholders to deliver insightful financial analyses, clear explanations, and status updates.
- Ensure accounting practices are compliant with varying regulatory and reporting standards, proactively identifying risks and proposing effective solutions.
- Enhance or develop critical closing processes, including checklists, timelines, and reconciliations in a dynamic environment.
- Effectively coordinate with distributed teams across regions, maintaining consistent communication regarding statuses, challenges, and next steps.
- Document entity structures, intercompany assumptions, and accounting decisions meticulously to minimize future ambiguity.
