The Accounting Manager will play an essential part in the month-end close and will help implement new accounting policies and procedures. There will be additional opportunities to get involved in ad-hoc finance projects that will help to form the future of the company. This position reports to the Controller and will be an integral part of the finance team.
**This position is based full time on-site in Dallas, TX. Up to 10% travel may be required.**
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end close process including related journal entries, account reconciliations, international consolidation of multiple entities and working papers and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet general ledger accounts, including, but not limited to, cash and investments, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D and non-finance/accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate financial data.
- Work closely with the Corporate Controller to assist with the preparation of annual financial statements, cash flows and associated notes.
- Support the annual audit process and other audit requests.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Continuously analyze current accounting/finance processes and internal controls and present improvement suggestions, as needed. Ensure that internal policies and SOX procedures are adhered to.
- Ownership of ad-hoc projects and analysis to support business decision making and mitigate risks.
- Proactively provide observations/recommendations to all levels of management in order to gain efficiencies in the monthly GL Close process. Assist in making necessary changes to gain efficiencies identified.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient with US GAAP and financial reporting.
- High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to function well in a growth-oriented, nimble environment. Willingness to contribute where support is needed across finance.
- Ambitious with a desire to continue to learn.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using data to help make strategic decisions.
- Ability to communicate clearly so others can understand.
- Practiced interpersonal skills.
- Accounts Payable, Invoicing, and Payroll experience are a plus.
- Experience with NetSuite, Quickbooks, Bill.com preferred.
- Advanced skills in Excel, including Vlookups and Pivot Tables preferred.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree is required (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field).
- 4 or more years of accounting experience is required.
- Previous experience with a Big 4 Accounting firm is a plus.
- Previous experience in the biotech industry is preferred.
- Experience in a fast growth scale up or start-up is a plus.
What Colossal Offers You:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Company matched 401k retirement plan
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
- Education reimbursement
- An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state
The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices.
Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. Something Colossal.
Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.
EEO is the Law
Search Firm Representatives: Colossal does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fees will be paid for a hired candidate where no pre-existing agreement is in place. We handle most recruitment in-house.
Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn for 3 years in a row across multiple categories in 2023, 2024, and 2025:
- #1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!
- 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas in 2024 & 2025
- 100 Best Places to Work in Dallas, TX (All Size Employers) in 2024 & 2025
Built In 2025 Award Lists
Great Place to Work Certification Page
Most Loved Workplace Certification Page - Proud to be certified as a most loved workplace including: most loved CEO, most loved workplaces for LGBTQ+, most loved workplaces for women, and most loved workplaces for young professionals.
Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces 2024 Award List - Excited to be amongst the winners of Newsweek's 2024 Most Loved Workplaces!
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What We Do
Colossal is a breakthrough bioscience and genetic engineering company that builds radical new technologies to advance the field of genomics. Colossal creates disruptive technologies for extinct species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth. The company is the first to apply CRISPR technology for the purposes of species de-extinction, beginning with the woolly mammoth. Colossal is accepting humanity’s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state.
Why Work With Us
Colossal will revolutionize history and be the first company to use CRISPR technology successfully in the de-extinction of previously lost species. On the journey we will build radical new software tools and technologies to advance the science of genomics overall. Join our team and be proud of your contribution to science and the planet.
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