Accounting Manager

Overview

Who we are: The Gladstone Institutes is a leading independent, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to improving human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and education. Our work spans neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with a strong emphasis on understanding and treating disease. With approximately 600 team members, including world-renowned scientists and biomedical leaders, Gladstone fosters a collaborative and innovative environment.

Located at the Mission Bay Campus in a state-of-the-art facility, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the resources to empower individuals to maximize their potential and make a meaningful impact on global health.

Category Administration

Lab/Area Finance

Description

Who we are: The Gladstone Institutes is a leading independent, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to improving human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and education. Our work spans neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with a strong emphasis on understanding and treating disease. With approximately 600 team members, including world-renowned scientists and biomedical leaders, Gladstone fosters a collaborative and innovative environment.

Located at the Mission Bay Campus in a state-of-the-art facility, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the resources to empower individuals to maximize their potential and make a meaningful impact on global health.

About The Role

Help power scientific discovery through exceptional accounting leadership. At Gladstone Institutes, your work directly supports world-class biomedical research that improves human health. Gladstone Institutes is an independent, nonprofit research organization located in the San Francisco Bay Area’s epicenter of biomedical and technological innovation.

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-driven Accounting Manager to play a critical leadership role within our Finance team. This position blends hands-on technical accounting, people management, and process improvement, offering the opportunity to shape how a complex research organization operates and grows.

As Accounting Manager, you will oversee core accounting operations while helping strengthen controls, improve systems, and support organizational decision-making.

What You Will Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy, proper GAAP classification, and appropriate program coding
• Manage and mentor the accounts payable and accounts receivable team, ensuring smooth daily operations and high service standards
• Prepare and review complex accounting journal entries, including allocations, accruals, reclassifications, and recurring entries
• Serve as the accounting owner for the Core Facility Management software (iLabs), including user management, invoice reconciliation, and issue resolution
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls by identifying gaps and implementing practical, scalable solutions
• Partner with external auditors by responding to requests and supporting audit schedule preparation
• Assist with annual tax filings, including Forms 990, 1099, 1098, and 1042
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements as the organization evolves

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred and public accounting a plus
• Prior people management experience with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting concepts
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Advanced Excel skills;
  Workday experience a plus

Salary Range

$123K - $150K

Gladstone Perks & Benefits

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