Job Summary:

Responsible for acting as a finance team business partner, working with other departments within the organization, to ensure the accuracy of accounting records, assisting in the compilation of forecasting/budgeting, and performing results analysis’ for management review.

Responsibilities:

• Review all clinical agreements, including but not limited to CRO contracts, consultant contracts, protocols, investigator clinical trial agreements, laboratory service providers and supporting technology platforms.
• Review Purchase Orders for completeness
• With oversight, perform month-end close responsibilities including posting journal entries to the general-ledger and performing account reconciliations.
• Analyze the sufficiency of accrued liability account balances
• Review vendor requests for payments against contracts and work performed.
• Monitor and communicate spend/expense recognition against open purchase orders.
• Prepare monthly results packages (i.e. budget-to-actual analysis, trending analysis, etc.)
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and other  technology platforms and improvements.
• Other projects as deemed appropriate.

Education/Abilities Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required, Advanced degree or training a plus, (CPA, MBA, Certificates.) 
• Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations; well-versed in understanding clinical service provider budgets and associated payment terms.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Excellent internal customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task/ prioritize and time management of daily activities
• Intermediate to advanced software skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrates high level of accuracy and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent ability to work in a goal and team-oriented setting.
• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to thrive under pressure