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Accounting Director

United States, Parsippany · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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We are looking for an Accounting Director to join a growing pharmaceutical organization in Parsippany, New Jersey. This position offers the opportunity to lead core accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and support accurate reporting in a dynamic, development-stage environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, deep technical accounting knowledge, and a background in publicly traded life sciences companies.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and develop a small accounting team, providing direction, coaching, and oversight across daily and month-end activities
  • Oversee the full period-end close cycle to deliver timely, accurate, and well-supported financial results
  • Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, and journal entries to maintain the integrity of financial records
  • Establish, refine, and implement accounting policies and operating procedures that support growth and strengthen internal controls
  • Partner with external auditors, banking contacts, and third-party service providers to meet reporting obligations and compliance requirements
  • Support financial statement audit activities by preparing documentation, resolving inquiries, and ensuring readiness for review
  • Manage accounting matters related to equity compensation programs and maintain compliance with applicable reporting standards
  • Collaborate with finance leadership on reporting processes and other accounting initiatives that enhance scalability and operational efficiency

Requirements

  • 10+ years of combined public accounting and corporate accounting experience
  • Prior experience within a publicly traded pharmaceutical or life sciences company is required
  • Background supporting accounting operations for a development-stage drug or biotech organization
  • Demonstrated success leading month-end close, general ledger management, and account reconciliation processes
  • Strong knowledge of financial statement audits, journal entry review, and technical accounting compliance
  • Experience supervising and mentoring accounting staff in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with stock-based compensation accounting and public company reporting expectations

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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