(Remote Hybrid) Senior Financial Analyst in Cambridge, MA
Company: Lenmar Consulting, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Sr. Financial Analyst will support
the Associate Director, Finance in managing, analyzing and
reporting all Finance and Accounting related activities for ***s
Genetic Guided Dementia Discovery (G2D2) and H3 Biomedicine located
in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This individual will be relied upon
for ensuring month-end entries are completed accurately and on
time. A thorough understanding of accounting principles and
financial reporting requirements, experience with financial
operations support, financial planning, and month-end close
responsibilities is required.Assist with managing all accounting &
finance activities including but not limited to:-Prepare and record
month-end journal entries, contract accruals, and account
reconciliations, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
guidelines-Ensure monthly accounting activities are completed per
close calendar-Review key vendor contract terms and understand the
effect of the terms on accrual estimates and financial
reporting-Budget/forecast preparation and interaction with budget
owners-Maintaining cost center templates for budget/forecast
purposes-Provide support and analysis as needed per requests from
internal stakeholders and external auditorsEssential
FunctionsResponsibilities Percent of Time1. Support the month end
close process including journal entries, account reconciliations;
provide support for interim and year-end audits 35%2. Provide
on-going support to G2D2 and H3B business partners, including
tracking of PO/project status, responding to inquiries on
accounting treatments, invoice payments, and other ad hoc requests
25%3. Ensure consistent application of process across all spending
areas from a reporting, budgeting, and forecasting standpoint 10%4.
Assist with the preparation of quarterly forecasts and data
validations 10%5. Assist with the preparation of the annual
business plan and data validations 10%6. Drive continuous
improvement and automation of key processes 10%Scope MeasuresThe
Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for month-end close
activities to make sure journal entries are booked timely and
accurately, and proper supporting documents are maintained for
audit compliance.This person will be responsible for supporting
business partners at Alewife and Technology Square, Cambridge,
Massachusetts, in CRO contract PO review, invoice payments,
contract database maintenance, and compliance with GAAP reporting
standards.This person will need to work closely with business
partners to understand spending activities / initiatives and
challenge assumptions to drive business
performance.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities RequiredBachelor Degree in
Accounting or Finance required, Master's degree in Accounting or
CPA preferred5+ yrs Accounting/Finance experienceAccounting/finance
knowledge and financial modeling skill/experienceDeeply committed
to accuracy and attention to detail; creative approach to
problem-solving; exceptional interpersonal and written
skills;Demonstrated experience as an effective team member,
including active participation and initiative. Ability to influence
a multi-disciplinary team in a matrix environmentAdvanced Excel
skills requiredExperience in pharmaceuticals required,
pharmaceutical R experience preferredUnderstanding of internal
control requirements and GAAP accounting, as well as understanding
of relevant business environment.Experience with SAP, Vinyl and
Planful preferredCustomer Focus to serve in Team Environment***
requires all contractors providing services to *** to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination
as of their start date to their employer/supplier, to the extent
permitted under applicable law. This requirement is a condition of
providing services to ***, and it applies regardless of whether the
contractor is located at an *** site, field based or is fully
remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine for qualified
medical reasons (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons
(sincerely held religious beliefs), you will have an opportunity to
request a reasonable accommodation from your employer/supplier.
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