Manager, R&D Finance

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review month‑end accruals related to clinical trials, CROs, sites, and other R&D vendors
• Maintain recurring journal entries and supporting documentation related to R&D expenses
• Apply accounting judgment related to the timing and recognition of clinical trial costs

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis:

• Perform detailed monthly actual‑versus‑budget variance analysis for R&D and Clinical Operations spend
• Maintain rolling forecasts for clinical trial expenses and support updates based on study progress, amendments, and vendor activity
• Assist with the annual budget and periodic forecast processes, including scenario analysis related to clinical timelines and spend variability

Controls, Audit & Process Improvement:

• Assist with the design, execution, and documentation of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) controls related to R&D and clinical accounting
• Serve as a primary finance contact for internal and external audit requests related to clinical and R&D spend
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of R&D financial processes