Senior Manager, Accounting

San Carlos, CA, United States

Description

CARGO Therapeutics is searching for an experienced accounting professional to join our growing team as Senior Manager, Accounting. This person will be part of our Accounting team, and responsible for owning and leading various facets of operational accounting, including accounts payable, fixed assets, and other GL activities. Core responsibilities for this role will include monthly and quarterly financial close process and SOX compliance. The Senior Manager, Accounting will play a crucial role in managing relationships with internal external stakeholders and building a scalable accounting process.

The role is based in San Carlos, CA.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

Manage the monthly and quarterly close, including preparation of the close calendar, review of journal entries and account reconciliations, and preparation of balance sheet and department spending fluctuation analysis

Manage the Accounts Payable function, ensuring that all transactions and cash disbursements are recorded accurately and appropriately authorized; identify and implement process improvements for the procure-to-pay workflow

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including the development and documentation of controls surrounding new processes, performance of controls owned by Accounting and maintain effective internal control processes

Support the quarterly review, annual audit, and tax return preparation

Ensure timely and accurate compliance with ongoing filings, including property tax returns, business license renewal, sales & use tax returns, 1099's, etc.

Lead, mentor and develop a collaborative and innovative Accounting team; foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

Continuously improve business processes through automation, thoughtful analysis, and researching standard methodologies in the industry

Partner closely with various corporate functions, ensuring that business needs are met while ensuring efficiency and accuracy of accounting in accordance with US GAAP

Support preparation of internal financial reporting to Senior Management

THE RIGHT STUFF: Required Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience; CPA preferred

5+ years of experience in accounting positions in a relevant industry setting (public traded company, biotech/life industry); Big 4 experience preferred

At least 2 years of experience leading and developing teams

Experience with NetSuite, FloQast and E*TRADE / Equity Edge Online is preferred

Comprehensive expertise in accounting operations and internal controls with knowledge of US GAAP

Self-motivated with the strong work ethic and sense of urgency required for success in a rapidly growing biotech company and an equally critical ability to problem solve in high pressure situations

Process-oriented thinker with experience in process design, implementation, and improvement

Strong written and oral communication skills allowing for presentation of complex financial concepts in a digestible manner to stakeholders with varying degrees of financial experience

Track record of collaboration, stakeholder relationship management, and influencing key decision-makers

Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in the life sciences industry

Well-developed analytical skills that demonstrate the ability to drive from data to analysis to insight

PAY RANGE

The pay range for this role is $140,000 - $193,000. Title and salary will be based on our assessment of skills and experience relevant to our needs for the role.

ABOUT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company positioned to advance next generation, potentially curative cell therapies for cancer patients. CARGO's programs, platform technologies, and manufacturing strategy are designed to directly address the limitations of approved cell therapies, including limited durability of effect, safety concerns and unreliable supply. CARGO is currently evaluating its lead program, CRG-022, an autologous CD22 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy candidate, in a potentially pivotal Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) whose disease relapsed or was refractory (R/R) to CD19 CAR T-cell therapy. CARGO also plans to evaluate CRG-022 in patients at earlier stages of disease, including LBCL and other hematologic malignancies. Beyond its lead program, CARGO is leveraging its proprietary cell engineering platform technologies to develop a pipeline of programs that incorporate multiple transgene therapeutic "cargo" designed to enhance CAR T-cell persistence and trafficking to tumor lesions, as well as to help safeguard against tumor resistance and T-cell exhaustion. CARGO's founders are pioneers and world-class experts in CAR T-cell therapy, and its team has significant experience and success developing, manufacturing, launching and commercializing oncology and cell therapy products. For more information, please visit the CARGO Therapeutics website at https://cargo-tx.com/.

Join us to help make a difference!

EEO & EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We provide equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification required of applicable law.

CARGO Therapeutics requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at CARGO Therapeutics, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a CARGO Therapeutics site or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited because of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.

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