Accounting Manager

Company: Ventyx Biosciences
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

Reporting to the VP Finance, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data, and for the daily management of accounting functions and processes for the company. The Accounting Manager needs to collaborate effectively with people in all departments and at all levels within the organization. Responsibilities -- Lead month-end closing activities; ensure timely completion of journal entries -- Prepare or review balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis; reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve variances -- Prepare financial reporting package (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, statement of shareholders' equity and financial statement analysis) for internal and external reporting -- Review payroll processing, including equity compensation matters -- Oversee stock compensation systems, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of stock option activity -- Assist the VP Finance with the filing of quarterly (Form 10-Q) and Annual (Form 10-K) SEC financial reports, as well as other filings (proxy, etc.) -- Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes -- Assist in preparation of support schedules needed for the annual tax provision/return -- Assist with monthly Board reports -- Lead the annual audit process and direct staff accordingly -- Monitor and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley systems and processes, including documentation of policies, procedures, and controls.
Qualifications -- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required -- CPA preferred -- Minimum of 7 years' accounting experience in a business setting, with at least 2 years as an Accounting Manager -- Experience within the life science industry preferred -- Knowledge of GAAP accounting, financial statements, budgeting and forecasting, cash flows and auditing -- Dynamics 365, Dynamics AX, GP Dynamics ERP system experience preferred -- Previous experience with accounting in a publicly traded company -- Sarbanes Oxley compliance experience -- Equity Edge / E*TRADE experience preferred -- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with ability to present numeric data effectively -- Exceptional listening, observational and problem-solving skills -- Exceptional time-management abilities and strong follow-through skills required -- Experience managing confidential information -- Experience working in a fast-paced environment handling a wide range of tasks with little supervision or oversite required -- Friendly, team-oriented, collaborative, and "can-do" attitude -- Intermediate-to-advanced computer and MS Office skills (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Keywords: Ventyx Biosciences, Encinitas , Accounting Manager, Executive , Encinitas, California