Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant position provides financial and accounting clarity to help NMDP further its mission of saving lives through cellular therapy. The Senior Accountant provides accounting leadership and technical expertise to help the Organization and Controllership team accurately and efficiently complete accounting and reporting functions in compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing month‑end entries and reconciliations, assisting with forecast and budget responsibilities, preparing and reviewing audit and compliance documentation, and other aspects described in the "Accountabilities" section below.

• Supports Financial Reporting (Preparation of Financial Statements, Committee Packets, External Audits):
  • Monthly and Annual Reporting
    • Prepare and review monthly journal entries and month‑end reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial reporting
    • Ensure monthly reporting activities are completed timely, accurately, and efficiently for primary responsibilities areas, including the following:
      • Compensation and benefits accounting and reporting
      • Investment accounting and reporting
      • Intercompany allocations, eliminations, and settlement
    • Assist with other accounting and reporting areas in a support and preparation role:
      • International subsidiary accounting and reporting
      • Strategic investment accounting and reporting, including internally developed capital software assistance
    • Prepare and review committee reporting and packets as assigned
  • Annual Financial Statement Audit
    • Prepare and review audit schedules relating to primary focus areas and assist with audit requests
    • Coordinate the external benefits audit, working closely with auditors and leading team members to ensure all audit deliverables are met
• Supports Organizational Compliance:
  • Prepare and review the required government submissions, including Form 990 and other related compliance filings
  • Lead and maintain compliance with state and local tax jurisdictions, managing tax reporting and required filings
  • Prepare and review internal accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and accounting best practices; review and approve purchase requisitions assigned to the Financial Reporting and Compliance team
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
  • Ensure adherence to GAAP accounting, reporting, and disclosure
• Supports Forecasting and Budgeting:
  • Prepare international subsidiary forecasting and budgeting in coordination with external accounting providers
  • Assist with balance sheet forecasting and budgeting as needed
  • Partner with members of the Organization's Financial Planning and Analysis team to enhance internal reporting and successfully prepare and report on subsidiary performance
• Performs Financial Analysis and Other Duties:
  • Review and perform analysis of business and financial activities and present material in a manner which can be understood by non‑financial customers. Succinctly analyze operational variances between current month, prior month, and budget/forecast.
  • Perform complex accounting activities and related analyses
  • Perform accounting research to successfully resolve accounting issues
  • Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and external providers
  • Assist in the development and implementation of goals, priorities, policies, and procedures
  • This position does not have direct reports but may provide work direction, delegate responsibilities, train employees, and drive management decisions
  • Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of:
  • Strong working knowledge of general accounting concepts, monthly close process, financial reporting, and GAAP concepts
  • Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to:
  • Utilize strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Independently develop solutions to problems/challenges as they arise
  • Communicate clearly and concisely with the ability to influence and motivate others without authority
  • Display strong leadership capabilities, including an assertive (yet diplomatic) personality, a great attitude, and the ability to embrace change
  • Demonstrate outstanding relationship building capabilities
  • Meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related finance field
  • Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills

• Public accounting experience
• CPA, MBA, or Master's in Accounting
• System experience - Oracle, Hyperion, Looker, project‑based software
• System based and ad‑hoc report building