Manager, Clinical Trial Accounting

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.

Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

Manager, Clinical Trial Accounting

Reporting to the Executive Director of Accounting & External Reporting, the Manager of Clinical Trial Accounting will be a key member of Ocular’s Finance team. The Manager of Clinical Trial Accounting is comprised of various aspects within accounting operations, including the monthly and quarterly close around the Company’s Clinical Trial Programs. To be able to accomplish this, the Manager of Clinical Trial Accounting should be a highly organized and proactive individual with outstanding analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. The Manager of Clinical Trial Accounting should enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Monitor the financial health of the Company’s clinical trials, studies, programs and related vendor contracts (project specifications, units, invoicing, change orders, accounting and forecasting)
• Build and manage strong relationships with other functions within the Company, including Accounting & Reporting and Clinical Operations, to ensure that accounting-relevant information is shared and processed in a timely manner, including, but not limited to, information regarding accruals
• Review accounting documentation such as journal entries and account reconciliations for clinical trial accruals and prepayments of the monthly and quarterly close process, ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation that supports journal entries and account reconciliations to create and maintain an audit trail
• Lead on implementation and execution of a Clinical Trial Tracking System.
• Perform analytical procedures to explain developments and trends
• Assist with the quarterly reviews and annual audit, conducted under PCAOB requirements, by interacting directly with the Company’s auditors related to clinical trial accruals
• Maintaining an effective control environment (SOX 404) by creating, maintaining, and providing documentation to support the procedures to test design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting as they relate to clinical trials
• Assist with special or ad-hoc projects as well as other finance related matters as necessary

Qualification Requirements:

• BS in Accounting, CPA license a plus
• 5 years of relevant and progressive experience, thereof at least 2 years of experience in a clinical trials accounting team, preferably of a public company
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accounting pronouncements
• Working knowledge of SOX
• Strong organizational skills with a great deal of attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with, and working knowledge of, both ERP and other financial reporting systems
• Collaborative and consultative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Working knowledge of Auxilius is a plus, but not required

Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/.