Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
The Company:
Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the millions of people affected by chronic respiratory diseases. Our first product is now approved by the US FDA for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults and we continue to develop our respiratory pipeline. We aim to provide relief for millions of patients suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis (CF), non-CF bronchiectasis and asthma. Our focus is driven by our desire to ensure that innovative and differentiated molecules can reach these patients.
The experience of the Verona team, and its highly effective leadership allows us to challenge the status quo in drug development and commercialization. Verona provides a professional, diverse, and inclusive working environment where our employees thrive. We are driven to succeed by our desire to help those dealing with the chronic progressive nature of respiratory diseases. We offer you the opportunity to help create a new future for those people living with respiratory diseases.
The Opportunity:
Verona Pharma is currently recruiting a Senior Accountant to join our team, reporting to our Controller. In the role of Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions as well as aiding in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements.
Remote working and flexibility are important parts of our culture at Verona. However, we are looking for candidates based in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area as you will periodically be required to go into the Raleigh office for key meetings, training, and other activities as needed.
To be successful in this role, you must be action-oriented with excellent organizational, problem-solving and project management skills. 
We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. Trust, accountability, and efficiency are core values that drive our working environment. We have a unique opportunity to build a company that will bring a first-in-class medication to chronic respiratory disease patients with significant unmet needs. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including generous PTO, to support the health and happiness of our staff.
Responsibilities:
 

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of accurate and timely financial records, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and financial statements.
• Support the preparation of SEC filings including 10-Qs / 10-Ks.
• Active participation and contribution in all required audits and tax filings.
• Assist with the cash and accounts payable function, including preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis and assist in preparation of financial reports, highlighting key findings and trends.
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of internal controls and procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 2+ years of related experience required.
• Public accounting experience required, and CPA certification preferred.
• Life Science/Biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality and ethical excellence, upholding the highest professional standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and continuously improving environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Verona Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Verona Pharma are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.