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Position/Title: Accounting Manager

Job Family: Financial

  1. General Summary:
    The Accounting Manager will direct and manage the accounting functions, will be responsible of the monthly financial close and reporting, accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, accounts payable and fixed assets, as well as the quarterly and annual compliance areas, including taxes. The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Controller. The Accounting Manager will assist on multiple corporate accounting initiatives, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, SEC annual and quarterly reporting, and other ad-hoc projects. The Accounting Manager compiles financial information, consolidates and reports financial data monthly, quarterly and annually based on the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal and external (SEC) requirements. Familiarity with and an awareness of the laws and regulations that apply to an accounting function are required to ensure compliance. The Accounting Manager will also proactively identify and analyze new regulations, as required.
  2. Essential Job Functions:

    Manage the quarterly and month-end financial statement close process and assist with the issuance of monthly reports to management
    1. Responsible for the month-end close by setting the monthly-close calendar; reviewing for accuracy the financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, cash flows statement, fixed assets, etc.; enforcement of corporate accounting policies; and ensuring timely communication to Controller.
    2. Works with Sr. Accountant and A/P on the day to day activities
    3. Coordinates with System Analyst the automation of repetitive reports / schedules to maximize efficiencies
    4. Reviews all journal entries prepared by the Accounting Staff
    5. Assists Accounting Staff in journalizing new activities and transactions in accordance with GAAP.
    6. Reviews monthly reconciliations, researches and resolves entries in question.
    7. Reports and reviews with Controller any identified variances
    8. Works with Controller on quarterly and annual tax requirements
    9. Works with Assistant Controller on the implementation of new accounting regulations.
    10. Ensures monthly information is reviewed and distributed to external organizations, as required, on a timely manner
  3. Assist on the Preparation of the quarterly and annual SEC Reports: 10-Q and 10-K.
    1. Works with Controller, Assistant Controller and external auditors on external and internal report.
    2. Participates in preparing required disclosures and schedules related to 10-K and 10-Q reports
    3. Prepares supplementary schedules for use in the quarterly earning release, as required.
  4. Sarbanes Oxley
    1. Assists when needed on the updates of written procedures in accordance with GAAP policy to support SOX.
  5. Participates in the business plans, annual operating plan/ budgets and forecasts for the complete organization
    1. Assists the Annual and quarterly budget process and the FRx forecasting system, as required.
  6. Responsible for the preparation of the documentation for Fiscal Year Audit and Tax submission. It includes B/S and P&L lines.
    1. Works with External auditors on the quarterly and annual audit process.
    2. Coordinates with Sr. Accountant(s) and A/P specialist on the preparation of the audit schedules.
    3. Provides support to Controller and Assistant Controller on specific sections of the 10-Ks/10-Qs.
    4. Prepares required schedules related to Corporate Income Tax returns, Sales Tax, FAS 109, FIN48, Section 382, etc.
    5. Participates on the quarterly reviews and annual audit with the external audit team.
  7. Reviews and updates accounting policies and procedures as required.
    1. Identifies and communicates areas where MAP's policy does not conform to GAAP.
    2. Works with Assistant Controller on reviewing, developing, and implementing system and procedural financial control enhancements.
    3. Develops accounting models as needed.
    4. Reviews and updates accounting workflows.
    5. Identifies and implements productivity and process improvements.
    6. Provides accounting training related to systems, procedures and accounting policies to MAP's employees, as required and needed.
    7. Communicates issues and resolutions to Controller and affected areas/departments.
    8. Consistently supports compliance and MAP's code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, and acting with ethics and integrity.
  8. Qualifications:
    1. BS in accounting/finance required and CPA strongly preferred, with 7 + years of related experience.
    2. Experience in public companies and in SEC reports and filing.
    3. Work experience with companies in Life Science industry, strongly preferred.
    4. Experience with SOX requirements.
    5. Able to work in small, fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
    6. Able to work independently and with minimum supervision.
    7. Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
    8. Effective interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
    9. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
    10. Strong spreadsheet (Excel), word processing (Word), and database (Microsoft Dynamics: Great Plains) skills.
    11. Strong understanding of fundamental accounting transaction flows including system interfaces.

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MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2400 Bayshore Parkway, Suite 200
Mountain View, CA 94043
Or e-mail resume to: hr@mappharma.com
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