Manager, Accounting

Title: Manager, Accounting

Location: Brisbane, California

About Us:

Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fully humanized fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Vera is also considering evaluating the role of atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is developing VT-109, a novel, next-generation dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in preclinical development, and MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK virus, a polyomavirus that can have devastating consequences in certain settings such as kidney transplant. For more information, please visit: www.veratx.com.

Our values are the cornerstone of our culture. Our values inspire us every day and guide everything we do—from how we hire great people, to advancing our mission together, to achieving our ultimate goal to improve medical treatment for patients suffering from immunological diseases.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Accounting will report to the Associate Director, Accounting and play a key role in supporting clinical and R&D accounting, as well as assisting with G&A accounting activities. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the company.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and book journal entries for month-end close, including sub-ledger and/or schedule to ledger reconciliations and analysis of reconciling items
• Prepare R&D and contract manufacturing (CMC) accrual journal entries based on executed contracts and communications with department leads or vendors, maintaining related workbooks and roll-forwards
• Prepare and manage clinical trial accruals for select CROs and vendors, maintaining accurate accounting workbooks and ensuring proper tracking of expenses
• Track and maintain monthly accruals and prepaids for assigned vendors and accounts, collaborating with department leads to ensure accurate recording based on contracts and operational needs
• Track and prepare open Purchase Order accruals based on contracts and services provided, working with PO owners to ensure timeline and accurate month-end accruals
• Prepare prepaids amortization of assigned accounts and maintain accuracy of subledgers, ensuring that subledgers are maintained accurately and consistently
• Continuously evaluate processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain a thorough and current understanding of general ledger structure and ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data
• Assist with SOX 404 efforts in documenting and performing the key controls in areas of responsibility
• Supporting improvement of accounting policies and procedures to drive operational efficiency
• Assist with annual audits and quarterly reviews, preparing audit schedules, and other audit requests
• Provide support for special projects, initiatives, and ad-hoc analyses, as needed, or requested

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Strong working knowledge of system processes, internal controls, GAAP and SOX regulations
• Strong project management skills with the ability to anticipate events, prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team player
• Self-starter, proactive, and willing to learn
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with inventory accounting in the pharmaceutical industry, a plus
• Experience with CRO/CMC accrual software, a plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred
• Experience with NetSuite, preferred

Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range begins at $130,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

At Vera, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays.

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