Senior Staff Accountant at Serán BioScience

Bend, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Bioscience, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting
  • Minimum of 5 years of proven accounting experience, including overseeing budgets and expenses and developing internal processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly skilled in math, accounting and financial processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail oriented and highly organized
  • Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Excellent critical thinking skills
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations
  • Experience with SAP preferred, but not required
  • SAP Concur software integration experience preferred
  • CPA certification desired
  • Experience with management/cost accounting advantageous
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
  • Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside of the company
  • Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
  • Able to sit or stand for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
  • Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
  • Authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Responsibilities

  • Prepares financial statements to summarize and forecast the company’s financial status
  • Produces and manages balance sheets and analyzes future earnings and expenses
  • Assists with management of accounting, auditing and budgeting within the organization
  • Assists with preparations for, and hosting, audits
  • Identifies and reconciles accounting inaccuracies or imbalances
  • Ensures compliance and prepares reports according to applicable government regulations
  • Uses SAP accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports
  • Delegates accounting tasks to junior accounting staff with provided training and mentorship
  • Coordinates with and prepares reports for CFO and Director of Finance
  • Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies
  • Contributes to overall department goals by accomplishing accounting tasks as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Oversees the month-end closing process
  • Supports employees in charge of accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Provides regular timely reports to the Director of Finance, CFO and Company leadership
  • Interfaces with internal stakeholders within Purchasing, Business Development, Technologies and Operations to develop and maintain key business processes
  • Manages regular contact with external auditors and external audit processes

Skills

SAP
Financial Statements
Balance Sheets
Month-End Closing
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Auditing
Budgeting
Forecasting
Compliance Reporting

Serán BioScience

Contract development and manufacturing for pharmaceuticals

About Serán BioScience

Serán BioScience specializes in providing drug development and manufacturing services as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). They offer a variety of services, including preformulation, formulation development, dosage form development, spray drying, and particle engineering. Their operations adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards, ensuring high quality and safety in their products through rigorous analytical quality control. Serán BioScience serves a wide range of clients, from small biotech startups to large pharmaceutical companies, and is distinguished by its flexibility in tailoring services to meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of drug development processes for their clients.

Bend, OregonHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pet Insurance

Risks

Emerging CDMOs in Asia offer lower-cost services, impacting Serán's market share.
Potential delays in new facility construction could affect expansion plans.
Global talent shortage may hinder recruitment for Serán's expansion.

Differentiation

Serán specializes in advanced drug formulation techniques, including spray drying and particle engineering.
The company offers cGMP manufacturing and analytical quality control services.
Serán's flexibility allows tailored services to meet specific client needs.

Upsides

Serán announced a $200 million strategic growth transaction for expansion.
The company plans to build a new commercial-scale manufacturing facility.
Increased demand for personalized medicine aligns with Serán's formulation expertise.

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