What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Vericel® Corporation?
This role will be based full-time in our new, state of the art facility located in Burlington, MA. There may be times that a visit to our current Cambridge location will be necessary.
Vericel Corporation, a leader in advanced therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets, has an exciting opportunity for a top performing Accounting professional looking to join and contribute to a commercial stage company with an established portfolio of unique advanced cell therapies and specialty biologics. Reporting directly to the Director, Assistant Controller at Vericel, this is a great opportunity to join a high growth company with a strong balance sheet supported by a talented team of professionals who are committed to improving the lives of the patients we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading the month end close process and drive accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In this highly visible role, the Accounting Manager will work cross-functionally with leaders across the company to ensure the close is completed timely and support the business by providing accounting guidance on various initiatives. The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting issues, streamline process, enhance accounting systems and develop, implement controls enabling them to scale.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the month end close
- Review journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Regular review and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Drive the timely completion of the annual audit. Act as a primary point of contact throughout the audit process for external/internal auditors and consultants
- Oversight of the accounts payable team, providing support and leadership.
- Oversee the Company’s T&E Policy
- Manage the Company’s credit card program
- Develop, document and maintain accounting policies, including updating or developing new policies to ensure consistency and compliance with GAAP and other reporting requirements.
- Provide ongoing training of Company’s accounting policies.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of process improvements including automation within the ERP and other tools where possible, to simplify, standardize and streamline processes.
- Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
- Ad hoc projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 6 years of experience; CPA required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; master’s degree in accounting preferred
- Big 4 or large regional accounting firm experience preferred
- 3 years Public company experience
- Life sciences/Biotech/Medtech experience preferred
- Expertise and experience in U.S. GAAP and SOX
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Strategic mindset with ability to manage multiple deliverables and projects
- Willingness to be into the details
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
EEO Statement
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state
