Senior Accounting Manager – Cambridge, MA

Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. As a global leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures, the clinical-stage company is focused on advancing innovative treatments where protein growth factors are fundamental. Over the past decade, the company has created a pipeline with the potential to advance the standard of care for neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted drugs can play a transformational role.

Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This commitment to unlocking fundamentally different therapeutic approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. By harnessing cutting-edge science in disease spaces that are historically under-addressed through traditional therapies, Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients. Learn more about the company’s approach at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock and on LinkedIn.

Summary of Position:

Reporting to the SVP, Finance, the Senior Accounting Manager will manage the monthly close process and help ensure closing timelines are maintained. The Senior Accounting Manager will serve as the primary coordinator for the Concur platform and the corporate credit card program, as well as oversee the Accounts Payable function. The Accounting Manager will incorporate/maintain processes to ensure compliance with SOX, as well as external reporting requirements. The ideal candidate for this position will excel in a rapidly evolving environment. The candidate should be able to analyze processes and propose and execute necessary process improvements. The candidate should be able to maintain a positive attitude while staying organized in a fast-paced, growth environment. This role will require strong organization, clear communication, attention to detail and a great sense of teamwork and will help to build a critical function at a growing and evolving, multi-product candidate biotechnology company.

Position Responsibilities

Manage a timely closing process

Compile month-end financial schedules for both internal and external audiences

Manage accounts payable team

Manage Concur platform for expense reporting

Establish and document accounting procedures

Perform account analyses

Assist with 10-Q, 10-K filings

Support ad-hoc projects as needed

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

5-7 years of experience in accounting role

Must work well in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multi-task

Must be able to work independently, take initiative

Strong organization and communication skills are required

Strong excel and computer skills are required

Experience working in a public company desired

Life sciences industry desired

$155,000 – $205,000 a year

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.