Senior Accountant

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network (https://www.
czbiohub.
org/) is a group of nonprofit research institutes that bring together scientists, engineers, and physicians with the goal of pursuing grand scientific challenges on 10- to 15-year time horizons.
The CZ Biohub Network focuses on understanding underlying mechanisms of disease and developing new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies.
Our Vision We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas The technologies developed at the CZ Biohub Network facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence.
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution The Opportunity Each of the research entities is a separate limited liability company and they are subsidiaries that are wholly owned by the parent company, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, Inc.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the parent company Finance team in a newly created role reporting to the CZ Biohub Network Controller.
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions.
What You'll Do Accounting Parent Company: Maintain rock-solid financial information that is accurate and insightful Integrate new policies and processes into existing accounting process Close the monthly books in a timely manner and produce quality financial GAAP reports, including: Proper cutoffs and accruals Journal entries Analyze and spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency Account Reconciliations Record Intercompany AR/AP transactions and issue necessary invoices to subsidiaries Fixed Asset Maintenance Assist as a backup for AP Process and maintain payroll for the Parent (Network) Entity Assist with the annual audit process and produce documentations required by auditors Assist with the preparation of workpapers for the annual tax filing Subsidiaries: Assist with reconciliation of Intercompany accounts Close coordination and partnership with all subsidiaries in the execution of accounting and finance protocols, strategies, and timelines.
Consolidation: Assist with consolidating financial statements Close the monthly books in a timely manner and produce quality financial GAAP reports.
Participate in monthly financial statement review meetings with subsidiaries.
Internal Controls and Systems: Maintain SOX-like processes and controls Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Assist with testing and implementation of any new systems requirements Assist with identifying system efficiencies and establish process improvements What You'll Bring Essential – Bachelor's in accounting, finance, business or related field Minimum of 3 years in life science industry Deep knowledge of GAAP accounting Excellent analytical skills Proficient in MS Office, with very strong Excel skills Hands-on self-starter that can thrive in a deadline-driven environment Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to problem-solve and also problem-avoid Impeccable ethics and integrity Credible representative of the Finance team and the Biohub Network Growth potential that could allow ascension within Finance or elsewhere in the Biohub Network Nice to have - Exposure to non-profit accounting Familiar with ERP systems for mid-size companies – especially experience with NetSuite One World The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub requires all employees, contractors, and interns, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster vaccine dose, if eligible, by their start date.
Those who are unable to get vaccinated or obtain a booster dose because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date.
Compensation $122,000 - $154,000 New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time.
To determine starting pay, we consider multiple job-related factors including a candidate's skills, education and experience, market demand, business needs, and internal parity.
We may also adjust this range in the future based on market data.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range during the hiring process.
What We Provide Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease An environment where nothing is considered impossible, where bold and creative thinking are the norm, and where a collaborative culture allows teams of people from multiple disciplines to accomplish more than any single person can achieve alone Access to collaborators, resources and facilities across the CZ Biohub Network, including at CZ Biohub New York, CZ Biohub Chicago, CZ Biohub San Francisco, and the Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience Benefits We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday.
Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy.
In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.
The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives.
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.
Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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