Technical Accounting Manager
Over the next 10 years, biotech will fundamentally rewrite the way we live. Gene editing and cell therapy will dramatically change how we treat cancer and other major illnesses. Biofuels and biomaterials will transform the cars we drive, the clothes we wear, and the makeup of everyday objects. Crop science and synthetic biology will produce sustainable and ethical food. Benchling’s mission is to accelerate the research that propels us towards this future, and magnify its impact, through modern software.
Every day, scientists around the world use Benchling in their efforts to solve humanity's most pressing problems. For these scientists, Benchling is the central technology they use to conduct their research.
Benchling was founded by a team of MIT graduates and has raised funding from Benchmark, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, and Y Combinator. Our customers include pharmaceutical giants, leading biotechs, and the world's most renowned research institutes.
We are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to join our team. This person will be responsible for building out and scaling Benchling’s technical accounting function during the Company’s hyper-growth phase.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- International Accounting
- Execute on roll out and implementation of accounting processes related to international expansion.
- Perform and post financial statement consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries, transfer pricing entries, and revaluation. Support international HR, payroll, tax and corporate compliance filings and audits.
- Technical Accounting
- Assess and implement technical accounting pronouncements impacting the company, including evaluation, documentation, and communication of new accounting standards and general reporting guidance.
- Support operational accounting as a technical expert (e.g. revenue, equity, lease, valuation, R&D, etc.)
- Financial Reporting and Processes
- Lead the design and build out of the SEC reporting structure, including implementation and management of an internal and external reporting solution, preparation of financial statements and related footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC rules.
- Assist in the development of internal controls and policies to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley and best practices.
- Misc
- Participate in, and contribute to, the annual financial audits including preparation of various audit schedules and collation of documents.
- Manage and execute long-term projects on time.
- Coach, train and mentor junior staff on transactional accounting responsibilities.
- Assist with other Finance/Accounting ad hoc projects, as needed.
ABOUT YOU:
- 5+ years of accounting experience in public accounting and publicly traded companies required.
- Hands-on experience in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, S-1 and other filings) required.
- CPA designation required.
- Software-as-a-Service with international operations experience is strongly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of US GAAP; current with new technical accounting standards, particularly those impacting financial reporting.
- Experience managing junior staff is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in NetSuite is strongly preferred.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Highly analytical, aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and demands.
- Excels in hyper-growth environments; versatile, capable of managing multiple projects and tasks.
- Able to communicate effectively with teammates and various levels of management as well as external contacts.
- Reliable, with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrates professionalism and maturity in handling confidential information.
- Desire to grow and expand in the role.
OUR VALUES
- Empower through information. We explain the “why” behind every decision, unless there are highly sensitive circumstances. We're honest about how we're doing, especially in difficult times. We believe that sharing information builds trust and enables better decision-making.
- Rely on tenacity. Hard work is one of the greatest factors to determine success and is fully under our control. We must make the most of every day by bringing the highest level of determination. Dreaming big is not enough.
- Raise the bar. Pushing ourselves and others to improve will be uncomfortable and at times result in failure. However, it's critical to our success. We're dedicated to creating a place where everyone feels challenged to improve.
- Build a lever. We choose to build tools and infrastructure that will help others make world-changing innovations. There's less glory in it, but in the words of Archimedes, "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world."
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Work with a talented yet humble team
- Competitive compensation & equity package
- Monthly health & wellness stipend
- 401k
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Weekly virtual social events, and annual company retreats
- *$1,000 work-from-home stipend
*In following best practices and safety protocols, all Benchling employees are expected to work remotely until we are further advised that it is safe for employees to resume work in their respective office locations. To support remote work conditions, Benchling provides each employee a one-time stipend of $1,000 upon commencing employment, and additional discounted employee purchase plans for home-office equipment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.