Accounting Manager Biotech Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are
Programmable Medicine is a pre-revenue, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies for patients with serious diseases. The company operates across multiple legal entities and partners with external CROs, CMOs, and research institutions globally. Backed by leading venture capital investors, Programmable Medicine is building a scalable technical operations function to support rapid growth and pipeline advancement.
The Position
The Accounting Manager will be a hands-on, individual-contributor role supporting the accounting operations of a multi-entity biotech development organization. This role executes and owns key aspects of the close process, maintains accurate financial records, and applies strong technical accounting judgment to complex areas including clinical and nonclinical accruals, revenue recognition, and cost accounting. This is an experienced-level position: the ideal candidate operates independently, brings a strong technical accounting foundation, and can serve as a working-level resource to the Controller on technical matters.
This role partners closely with FP&A, providing significant support around clinical and non-clinical accrual estimates, actuals, and variance analysis.
Candidates must be able to work full days, on site, at our corporate headquarters in Redwood City, a minimum of 3 days per week and as required based on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Execute assigned key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple legal entities
Own the preparation and review of clinical and nonclinical accrual estimates in close partnership with FP&A and clinical/program stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of actuals and variances
Process and record intercompany transactions across the multi-entity structure, including recording pass-through costs, reclass entries between entities, and intercompany billings with cost-plus markups; reconcile intercompany balances
Apply technical accounting judgment to support revenue recognition under ASC 606, including contract- and milestone-based arrangements common in CRO/CDMO environments
Support cost accounting activities, including inventory, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis
Research and document technical accounting positions and memos, escalating and partnering with the Controller on judgmental or complex matters
Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, including documentation and audit support
Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits and tax compliance
Provide accurate, well-supported financial data and accounting analysis to FP&A, including actuals and variance support
Identify and help drive process improvements and automation within accounting
Support ERP system integrity and reporting enhancements
Your Background
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or CPA-track preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including CRO, CDMO, or biotech/pharma
Demonstrated technical accounting expertise, with the judgment to research and document positions independently
Experience with clinical trial or R&D-related accrual accounting strongly preferred
Experience with intercompany transaction accounting in a multi-entity environment, consolidation experience a plus but not required
Strong working knowledge of revenue recognition (ASC 606), including contract- and milestone-based arrangements
Exposure to cost or inventory accounting preferred
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
Advanced Excel skills
High degree of ownership, attention to detail, and accuracy in a hands-on capacity
Comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast-paced environment with no direct reports
Clear and effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders, including FP&A, clinical operations, and executive leadership
What we can offer you
We have a comprehensive total compensation package including fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. The Company also offers participation in the annual bonus program along with a new hire equity program. The salary range for candidates located in the Bay Area is $135,000 - $158,000 annually. We consider various factors when determining the base compensation, including market survey data, experience, and directly related qualifications, which means that the actual compensation may vary depending on the candidate's knowledge and experience. Candidate's with less experience than what is required may be considered for the position at a lower job title and compensation.