Senior R&D Accountant

About BridgeBio

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 20+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aim to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https://bridgebio.com

Who You Are

BridgeBio is looking for a motivated and results-oriented candidate to join our growing accounting team as a Senior R&D Accountant. This position will be a key player in the financial close process to ensure its accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, including the monthly accounting close and financial statement preparation cycle, quarterly external reviews, annual audit, SOX compliance activities and ongoing business process transformation activities. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated problem solver with strong teamwork skills and a desire to drive change. You will play an integral role in the R&D accounting team while working through technical accounting areas, transactions, and projects independently as well as collaboratively with other finance and cross functional team members within a fast-growing organization. Candidates must possess a strong desire to learn, grow and develop their skills while providing enhancement to the current accounting function. Attention to detail and good analytical skills are essential

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures for balance sheet and income statement accounts, including preparing R&D journal entries with application of GAAP and relevant internal accounting policies to the recorded transactions, R&D-related account reconciliations, and analyses
• Liaison between the R&D accounting team and FP&A team regarding the monthly R&D activities under review. Guide the proper accounting treatment of R&D-related transactions
• Coordinate with other accounting team members in identifying, researching, and documenting significant accounting matters
• Assist in preparing the quarterly review, interim and year-end audit requests, as well as tax requirements as it relates to R&D-associated activities. Assist in ensuring any internal/external request/open items are closed on a timely basis
• Support the finance team in enhancing the Company’s existing accounting procedures and internal controls and seek opportunities to improve accounting operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare audit schedules for quarter-end and year-end, as necessary
• Review significant contracts to determine and implement the proper accounting in accordance with US GAAP
• Identify and drive process improvements
• Support on ad-hoc projects as required

No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:

• Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
• Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
• Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
• Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
• High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

• BA/BS degree in accounting. CPA preferred
• 6+ years of relevant experience in a publicly traded company (combination of big 4 in Biotech/Pharma clients with actual experience in auditing R&D accounts and clinical stage biotech/pharma industry experience) - highly preferred
• Proficiency with financial systems and software, including SAP, Coupa and other related systems
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and results-oriented with superior attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset with the desire to drive change and strong teamwork skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including written communication, which allows effective interactions across functional areas

What We Offer

• Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
• A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
• An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here
• A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
• A place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career path
• A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
• Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
• Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
• Flexible PTO
• Rapid career advancement for strong performers
• Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time 
• Partnerships with leading institutions
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion