Senior Manager, Accounting

Quetzal Therapeutics

. Report to the Director of Finance and Accounting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, while effectively managing accounts payable and payroll processes. Proven ability to strengthen internal controls and drive automation in a fast-paced, R&D-intensive environment.

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10+ Years Accounting ExperienceU.S. GAAP KnowledgeNetSuite ProficiencyClinical Trial Expense AccrualsFinancial Statement Preparation

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Hard Skills

Month-End Close ProcessAccounts Payable ManagementPayroll ProcessingFinancial ReportingAccrual AccountingVendor ReconciliationInternal ControlsTax FilingsProcess AutomationFinancial Statement Review

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteAuxiliusExcelRipplingBILL.com

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalLife SciencesR&D-Intensive IndustrySOX Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Director of Finance and Accounting
Execute and monitor day-to-day accounting functions
Oversee accounting operations and ensure data integrity, completeness, and accuracy
Own the monthly close process in NetSuite, including journal entries, general and clinical/R&D accruals, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial statement reporting
Maintain accounting practices and financial reporting consistent with U.S. GAAP
Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, vendor onboarding and maintenance, payment runs, procure-to-pay, accruals, and vendor reconciliations using NetSuite, Auxilius, and Excel
Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice or payment issues
Manage procure-to-pay and T&E processes, ensuring timely execution, accurate coding, policy compliance, and customer service
Strengthen controls and processes for purchasing, payments, and cash management
Process and reconcile semimonthly payroll using Rippling
Maintain payroll records and reconcile vacation and bonus accruals, 401(k) contributions and matching, FSA/HSA, and other employee benefits
Collaborate with HR on payroll-related issues and employee inquiries
Process year-end W-2 and W-3 reporting and reconciliations; assist with Form 5500, workers’ compensation audits, and other year-end reporting
Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers on clinical trial and R&D expense accruals
Calculate monthly clinical trial and R&D accruals and prepaids using cross-functional inputs, vendors, and Auxilius
Review contracts for proper accounting reporting, accruals, and tracking
Support annual audits through schedules, documentation, walkthroughs, and auditor responses
Assist with annual state and federal tax returns, 1099s, use tax, property tax, and other filings
Maintain and strengthen SOX-compliant internal controls, including documentation, workflows/flowcharts, and testing support
Support testing, implementation, and improvement of NetSuite workflows, bank interfaces, reporting, and procure-to-pay processes
Drive automation and scalable accounting solutions
Build, improve, and own accounting processes in a lean, fast-growing organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Previous experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another R&D-intensive industry
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements
Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to month-end close and financial reporting
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Experience supporting a clinical-stage organization, including clinical trial and R&D expense accruals
Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP/general ledger platform
Experience with AP/payment platforms such as BILL.com
Experience with payroll systems such as Rippling
Experience with banking/treasury operations
Experience helping build or strengthen accounting processes and internal controls within a growing organization
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health and flexible spending account options
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
Additional voluntary benefit options
Remote position with possibility of being hybrid, depending on location
Some travel to Chicago for remote employees