Senior Accountant

About Us

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization driving the next generation of cancer treatment by accelerating the development of breakthrough immune therapies to turn all cancers into curable diseases. Founded in 2016 through the vision of Sean Parker, PICI unites the nation’s top cancer centers into a collaborative consortium that fuels high-risk, high-reward science with shared goals, data, and infrastructure. Unlike traditional research models, PICI goes beyond discovery by actively advancing promising innovations through clinical testing, company formation and incubation, and commercialization. PICI has supported more than 1,000 investigators across its network and has a portfolio that includes 17 biotech ventures with over $4B raised in capital. PICI is uniquely positioned to close the gap between scientific discovery and patient access. By integrating scientific excellence with entrepreneurial execution, PICI is reimagining how cures are made, and accelerating their path to the people who need them most. Find out more at parkerici.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Overview of the Role

As a Senior Accountant at PICI, you will be a key driver of financial integrity within our high-impact mission to cure cancer. You will assist with ownership of the general ledger, lead reconciliation processes, and serve as a power user for NetSuite. You will ensure that every dollar—from philanthropic gifts to venture investments—is accounted.

Reporting Structure

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, statement of activities, and statement of functional expenses. This includes variance analysis and ad hoc management reporting.
• Closing Processes: Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures. Ensure strict compliance with US GAAP and IRS 501(c)(3) standards for nonprofit reporting. Knowledge of AS C606 is preferred.
• Audit & Tax Compliance: Assist with external auditors, preparing necessary documentation for annual audits, and ensuring timely tax filings.
• Accounts Payable: Assist with weekly accounts payable runs.
• Accounts & Pledge Receivable: Assist with invoice preparation and monitoring of the receivable accounts.
• Payroll: Oversee bi-monthly payroll processing and reconciliation. Assist with reconciliation of payroll taxes, 403b, and benefits.
• Reconciliations: Responsible for all bank accounts, remaining balance sheet account reconciliations, as well as tie out to payroll register, benefits, Salesforce for donations, and any other reconciliation to ensure financial integrity.
• Investments: Assist with investment monitoring, metrics and collection of quarterly data. Annually participate in compiling data for the external investment review memo.
• Documentation: Responsible for documenting key controls, desktop procedures, and key technical accounting memos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license is highly preferred.
• NetSuite Expertise: Knowledge of NetSuite or similar accounting system in a corporate or nonprofit environment.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with exposure to life sciences, biotech, or large-scale nonprofits.
• In addition to NetSuite experience, advanced Excel skills are required. Knowledge of Salesforce is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• Willingness to work on all ranges of tasks, from data entry into the accounting system to high level projects with management

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $130k-140k per year based on experience and qualifications
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) with company match

Additional Information

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; we do not sponsor work visas
• Local candidates preferred
• No relocation assistance will be provided