Senior Analyst, Revenue Planning & Accounting

Position Summary:

This role will support gross-to-net accounting and financial planning across the organization’s commercial products. The individual will serve as a key contact for FP&A, Accounting, Market Access, Trade and Distribution and our internal/external auditors. The role will report to the Revenue Planning & Accounting Manager.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure all revenue streams adhere to ASC 606 and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Develop estimates to account for discounts, rebates, returns, allowances, and other adjustments that reduce gross revenue.
• Execute month and quarter end revenue close activities including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and controls ensuring compliance with SOX.
• Support SEC 10Q and 10K disclosure requirements with respect to revenue-related reporting.
• Manage order to cash, working collaboratively with 3PL to ensure payments are received timely and AR is reflective of the most accurate balance.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze financial results providing reports to management on revenue performance, gross-to-net trends, and variances to budget.
• Assist in developing policies, creating SOPS, and streamlining processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Registration & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, CPA or CMA preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in public accounting, finance, or combination of public accounting and industry experience.
• Experience in a publicly traded life sciences company is a plus.
• Experience with S4 Hana and Adaptive Insights is a plus.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of SEC Reporting, SOX 404, and US GAAP, especially around revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Proactive in streamlining processes and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings.
• Time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail, yet ability to maintain an “80/20” mindset.
• Personal drive and passion to understand the business.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets. This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20% travel expected. 

Benefits and Perks:

Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https://apellis.com/careers/ to learn more.
Company Background:

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.

For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn

EEO Statement:

Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.