Associate Director, Accounting

Who Are We?
Founded in 1997 and built upon 28+ years of dermatology-specific experience, we are the only full-service dermatology CRO that takes products from concept to approval. Voted one of San Diego’s Top Workplaces, we take pride in maintaining a company culture that values collaboration, diversity of background and thought, and dedicated talent. When you join Therapeutics, you are not a number or a cog in the wheel, you are valued for your unique and important contributions that you bring to our team and our clients.
Who Are You?
You are a dedicated individual who is passionate about your work and you want to join a team that believes a company is only as successful as its people. You lead with humility and know that your individual contribution is important so you take pride in delivering great work. You believe anything worth doing, is worth doing right. You communicate clearly and have great attention to detail. You love to collaborate with the team but are able to think on your feet to problem-solve independently.
What are the Main Responsibilities and Duties of the Associate Director of Accounting?
Payroll:
You will perform and manage all aspects of multi-state payroll and work performed by Sr. Accounting Manager.
You will interpret company pay policies and reconcile schedules, e.g. vacation, sick, personal day, insurance, etc.
You will maintain payroll reporting, time report tracking, payroll related journal entries, e.g. bi-weekly payroll, vacation accruals, R&D labor allocation, etc.
You will review and reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax filings.
You will prepare bi-weekly 401(k) employee deferral transmittals and annual safe harbor match.
You will prepare documentation for annual workers compensation audits.
You will prepare documentation for annual 401(k) 5500 non-discrimination testing.
You will coordinate with team members to complete implementation of automated time tracking system.
Billing:
You will maintain processes and controls to ensure billing and revenue recognition is accurate in accordance with customer contracts and GAAP.
You will maintain complex internal workbooks and reconcile to general ledger and client billings.
You will coordinate with clinical development to accurately prepare investigator payments and accruals.
You will prepare custom ad hoc client reporting.
You will provide support for revenue forecasting models.
Accounting:
You will maintain accounting internal control policies and processes.
You will establish timelines and manage month end close, reviewing general ledger for accuracy.
You will manage fixed asset reporting and record keeping including asset additions, disposals and property tax reporting.
You will maintain audit ready financial records and reconciliation schedules.
You will support financial reporting ensuring GAAP compliance.
Other:
You will support executive team, contracts and business development, as needed.
To Succeed in this Position:
You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related business administration.
You must have a minimum 5 years of experience in corporate accounting.
You must possess in-depth experience in payroll, billing and financial reporting.
You must have prior people-management experience.
You must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and advanced skill in Excel.
You must have strong experience in ADP payroll and accounting system conversions from QuickBooks.
It is a plus if you have experience with time tracking payroll implementation or working within a clinical research organization.
The most likely base pay range for this position is $155,000- $165,000 per year. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual’s exact level of compensation. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
Please note that this position is required to work onsite in our San Diego office 5 days a week.
We at Therapeutics, Inc. are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you are smart and good at what you do, we welcome you to apply!

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No