Manager, Finance & Accounting

New York, NY

Company Overview:

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

 

Job Overview:

As a Manager, Finance & Accounting, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of various SEC filings, technical accounting research, the accurate processing and payment of invoices and expenses submitted from vendors and employees, and various other month-end close processes as assigned.

*This person must be able to come into the NYC office two times a week. We have a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

  • Expect to grow, to learn, be challenged, and expect the unexpected as we embark on this journey of bring life-changing therapies to patients
  • Assist with the management of vendor contracts, purchase orders and support the Finance organization in development of contract budgets
  • Act as the primary Finance approver for policy compliance and point of contact for employee questions regarding expenses
  • Assist the month-end close reconciliations, including preparation and review of monthly journal entries
  • Support all accounting functions of the company, including financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and day-to-day management of the accounting department
  • Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results, including coordination with external accounting firms and foreign entities
  • Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
  • Help to ensure the month-end activities are performed in a timely way and financial statements are compiled and published per the needs of the organization
  • Partner with financial audit firm on annual audit and quarterly reviews of the company's financial filings (10-K, 10-Q) and other required SEC reports
  • Evaluate and assess current, accounting and internal control systems as well as accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements
  • Perform research on complex accounting issues, prepare position papers and memos, and provide guidance on accounting treatments to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
  • Assist with special ad-hoc projects (including but not limited to technical accounting, policy, reporting inquiries, audit support, and financial reporting) as requested by the Assistant Controller.

 

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  • 3 to 5 years of Public Accounting Experience
  • Big-4 or National-Firm Audit Experience required
  • Private Industry accounting experience preferred
  • Experience in biotech, life sciences field desired, but not required
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • This individual may supervise external consultants or employees supporting the Finance & Accounting team

 

Qualifications:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks
  • Excellent project managerial and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

 

Computer Skills:

  • Advanced Excel skills required
  • NetSuite is a plus

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • CPA Required

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • No specific physical demands

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • No specific work demands.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

*Salary Requirements are between $110,000 - $120,000 based on experience and qualifications.

 

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara 

  • Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
  • Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
  • Amazing culture whereby core values and behaviors are shared cross-functionally.
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits package includes incentive bonus, equity compensation, medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.
  • Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Flexible working hours/schedule.
  • Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

 

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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