Sole Accountant

A rapidly growing, international life sciences organization is establishing its first U.S. accounting presence and is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to lead the buildout of finance operations domestically. This role will partner closely with global leadership and play a critical part in standing up scalable processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Position Overview:

This is a unique opportunity to be the first U.S.-based accounting hire, responsible for creating structure, ensuring compliance, and aligning local operations with an established international finance function. The ideal candidate thrives in a build-from-scratch setting and is comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and manage U.S. accounting operations, including GL, month-end close, and financial reportingEnsure compliance with U.S. GAAP and coordinate with international teams on group reporting requirementsImplement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support future growthManage AP, expense reporting, payroll coordination, and banking relationships in the U.S.Partner with external providers for tax filings, audits, and regulatory complianceAssist with system selection/optimization and integration with global ERP or reporting toolsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking for U.S. operationsAct as the primary U.S. finance point of contact for both local leadership and global HQ