Manager/ Sr. Manager of Accounting

Work Location 

Corporate Headquarters (Brisbane, CA) – Hybrid

Position Summary

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing all areas related to the General Ledger (GL) accounting close. We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated, articulate, professional, has strong attention to detail and can work in a fast-paced and growing organization. In addition, this person needs to be agile and be able to adjust to changing environments as new processes are being implemented. The ideal candidate will collaborate with other finance team members, actively support month-end activities, and ensure tight deadlines are met. This position interacts with finance personnel, external auditors, accounting consultants, department managers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

•    Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including preparing general journal entries, accruals, account analyses, and reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts.
•    Oversee the AP function, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices and assisting with vendor management, and growth and advancement of the Company’s purchase requisition process.
•    Support the Clinical and Manufacturing accrual journal entries in collaboration with the Associate Director, Accounting.
•    Prepare sales tax, business and property tax filings and other compliance filings as needed.
•    Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures, driving improvements in the internal control environment over operational accounting processes, systems, and financial reporting.
•    Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to obtain information and improve day-to-day close activities.
•    Ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements and maintain documentation of key financial processes and controls.
•    Assists with the annual audit and quarterly reviews including preparing and gathering support.
•    Provide support for special projects, system improvements, or ad-hoc requests as they arise.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred.
•    Minimum of 7 years of experience including a mix of public accounting and public biotech/pharma industry experience.
•    Strong understanding of general accounting standards and principles.
•    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
•    Ability to efficiently and effectively prioritize and perform multiple projects while working with team members, as well as independently with limited direction.
•    Positive team attitude with a willingness to work on both smaller and larger tasks to help get the job done.
•    Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred.
•    Skilled in Microsoft Office and close management tools.

This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Brisbane, CA with an expectation of in-person attendance at least 2 days a week.

What Annexon offers

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are important to us. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential for the strength of our business and the vitality of the communities we serve. To learn more about our diversity commitment, culture and values, visit https://annexonbio.com/careers/
• A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
• We are located in Brisbane, CA, with shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
• Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, as well as other benefits.

Company Summary

Annexon Biosciences (Nasdaq: ANNX) is a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Annexon’s novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases. With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, Annexon is rigorously advancing its mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. To learn more visit annexonbio.com.

EEO Employer – Annexon highly values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Annexon Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. We are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

Staffing Agencies

Annexon Biosciences does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm that doesn’t have a signed agreement with Annexon Biosciences. Please do not send agency CVs/resumes through Annexon’s website or Annexon Employees.  Inquiries must be sent to  [email protected] with the Subject Heading:  Staffing Agency Request.