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Precision for Medicine, a Clinical Research Organisation specializing in precision medicine and rare diseases/oncology, seeks an Associate Director of Accounting to lead accounting operations across multiple business units and legal entities.
You will own general ledger accounting processes for all P&L and balance sheet accounts, ensuring accounting policies are documented and training materials are maintained. Key responsibilities include:
• Oversee general ledger accounting, treasury, and accounts payable functions across multiple business units and legal entities
• Review and prepare complex journal entries; review entries prepared by accounting managers and senior accountants
• Review AP spend and cash flow forecasts; approve AP invoices and assist with cash management (ACH/wire submissions)
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts (payroll liabilities, ROU assets, fixed assets, intercompany reconciliations, insurance, prepaids) across multiple business units
• Finalize corporate SGA budgets and forecasts on a consolidated basis; determine allocation methods to business units and provide actual-to-budget analysis
• Train and mentor accounting staff; prepare bi-annual training sessions on accounting thresholds, GAAP standards, and process improvements
• Establish and monitor internal controls to minimize payment errors, duplicate payments, and fraud risk
• Review vendor and customer spend; assess vendor consolidation opportunities
• Review customer contracts for consistent revenue recognition (ASC 606) application
• Manage audit support and external auditor coordination; prepare complex audit schedules and accounting memos
• Ensure compliance with local statutory accounting and reporting requirements
• Monitor emerging US GAAP standards and implement new practices as needed
• Support business acquisitions and new project integration
This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and experience managing accounting teams across complex, multi-entity environments.