Sr. Accounting Manager

CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. is a publicly traded, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Newark, California, focused on developing therapies for liver and other chronic diseases with high unmet medical need. We are looking for new team members to join our expanding organization.

We are seeking a qualified, highly motivated, experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to support a growing organization. This individual should be a team player who is comfortable being hands-on and working in a fast-paced environment that is subject to SOX 404b compliance and desires to develop professionally as the team and company grows. Reporting to Director, Accounting, this individual will be responsible for full-cycle general accounting operations including preparing or reviewing assigned journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting records, and shall drive the completion of closing procedures for monthly and quarterly financial reports. This position interacts with finance personnel, external auditors, accounting consultants, department managers, and other stakeholders.

This position is located in Newark, CA with a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days work from home).

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full-cycle general accounting close procedures including preparing/reviewing assigned general and payroll journal entries, bank reconciliations, fixed assets and software cost capitalization transactions, inventory transactions, and prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and meeting SOX 404(b) requirement.
• Generate monthly financial reports and perform quarterly financial fluctuation analysis and SEC reporting package tie out.
• Working knowledge of capitalization of internal use software and implementation costs under ASC 350-40.
• Support audits, including but not limited to providing or reviewing SOX and financial audits workpapers.
• Responsible for filing compliance including sales and use tax, property taxes, 1099 reporting, and any other local jurisdiction reporting.
• Prepare schedules and support information requests for tax filing and various quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Responsible for all financial systems and accounting controls within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control policies and procedures, execute and document internal controls timely and accurately, and collaborate to revise and enhance internal control policies and procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders as necessary to support the implementation of new accounting systems and technologies to support corporate growth and efficiency. Assess, streamline, and improve operational accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate, communicate concisely, and work cross-functionally with finance personnel, department managers, auditors, accounting consultants, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Assist with other projects and process improvement initiatives as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience responsible for full-cycle month end close and financial reporting process in public commercial biotech companies under SOX 404(b) environment.
• Minimum of 2 years Net Suite system working experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of inventory accounting working experience.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage to achieve critical deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and working experience in managing staff.
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Desire to continuously learn and improve finance processes, systems and controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working experience with inventory accounting auditing and Coupa a plus.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting, Concur and ADP a plus.

The anticipated salary range in Newark, California is $165-180K. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. CymaBay is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work outside of the Bay Area or in other states.