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Finance & Accounting Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Oxford Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on the development of ... This role will support the US Operations and the Senior Director of Finance (based in the UK). The ...

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.

Senior Accountant

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$80K - $101K/yr

The Senior Accountant will be an instrumental player in the month end close, will be responsible ... Four public accounting experience is preferred * 1-2 years of biotechnology or life science ...

Montai Therapeutics

Senior Accountant

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$80K - $101K/yr

The Senior Accountant will be an instrumental player in the month end close, will be responsible ... Four public accounting experience is preferred * 1-2 years of biotechnology or life science ...

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.

Senior Accountant

Cambridge, MA · Hybrid

$80K - $101K/yr

The Senior Accountant will be an instrumental player in the month end close, will be responsible ... Four public accounting experience is preferred * 1-2 years of biotechnology or life science ...

Montai Therapeutics

Senior Accountant

Cambridge, MA · Hybrid

$80K - $101K/yr

The Senior Accountant will be an instrumental player in the month end close, will be responsible ... Four public accounting experience is preferred * 1-2 years of biotechnology or life science ...

Beeline Medicines

Manager, Accounting

Stamford, CT · On-site

Beeline Medicines is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and delivering ... This person serves as a senior accounting resource and operational backbone of the Finance team ...

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How much do senior biotech accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior biotech accounting in the United States is $78,753.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Biotech Accounting vs Biotech Financial Analyst?

AspectSenior Biotech AccountingBiotech Financial Analyst
Required CredentialsAccounting degree, CPA preferredFinance or related degree, CFA optional
Work EnvironmentFinance and accounting departments within biotech firmsFinancial planning, analysis, and reporting teams
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech companies, accounting firmsBiotech firms, investment firms, consulting
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on accounting, compliance, and financial reportingFocuses on financial analysis, forecasting, and investment decisions

While both roles operate within the biotech industry, Senior Biotech Accounting primarily handles financial reporting, compliance, and accounting functions. In contrast, a Biotech Financial Analyst focuses on financial planning, analysis, and supporting investment decisions. The roles require different skill sets but often collaborate to ensure accurate financial management within biotech companies.

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Associate Director, Tax and Accounting

Associate Director, Tax and Accounting

Vir Biotechnology

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$162K - $227K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.
Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an Associate Director, Tax and Accounting to lead and manage the Company's tax function while partnering closely with external tax advisors. This role is responsible for overseeing tax provision, compliance, and risk management processes performed by third-party providers, ensuring high-quality execution, accuracy, and alignment with Company objectives.
In addition to tax responsibilities, this position will play a key role in supporting the accounting for the Company's collaboration agreements, including analysis, documentation, and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.
This is a high-impact individual contributor role requiring strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage external advisors while partnering across Finance, Legal and Operations/Development.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Tax Provision & Reporting
  • Oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including review of calculations prepared by external tax service providers.
  • Review technical analyses related to uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and tax implications of complex transactions.
  • Ensure accurate and timely tax disclosures for SEC filings.
  • Maintain documentation and internal controls supporting the tax provision process.

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Oversee global income tax compliance prepared by external service providers.
  • Manage external tax advisors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective support.
  • Maintain tax-related internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
  • Monitor changes in tax laws and assess Company impact.

Collaboration Accounting Support
  • Support accounting for collaboration and licensing arrangements, including the initial operationalization.
  • Assist with revenue recognition, cost-sharing, and milestone accounting.

Tax Operations & Advisory
  • Serve as the Company's internal lead for tax matters coordinating external consultants.
  • Provide guidance to internal stakeholders leveraging external advisors.

Other Responsibilities
  • Manage the Company's corporate insurance program.
  • Support government related inquiries including census bureau questionnaires.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA or advanced tax degree (e.g., MST, JD/LLM in Tax) strongly preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in tax and/or accounting.
  • Understanding of ASC 740.
  • Hands-on, "roll up your sleeves" approach; comfortable operating as a tax resource with assistance from service providers, the Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience as the lead owner of the tax provision and global tax compliance, either in-house or as managing external advisors.
  • Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience, ideally with experience supporting commercialization activities, is preferred

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER
The expected salary range for this position is $162,500.00 to $227,500.00 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.
Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.
For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.
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