Accounting Manager

Company Description

LGC Clinical Diagnostics develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.

Our operating entities include Maine Standards Company, SeraCare Life Sciences, and Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials), the Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of viral antigens and LGC Proficiency Testing a global leader in PT schemes. We operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK, and Traverse City, Michigan US.

Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency, and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE:

Lead daily operations, maintain general ledger, manage General Accounting team for timely processing of invoices/payments, and oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures.
• Responsible for month-end financial consolidation and reporting process; provide status of financial condition by interpreting results.
• Manage financial system sub-ledgers (accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets).
• Manage General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable staff; ensure compliance with all corporate policies and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Prepare and review monthly general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate and lead the annual external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with auditors.
• Coordinate tax compliance activities, including preparation and filing of sales/use tax, property tax, and coordination with external tax advisors.
• Manage banking relationships, including daily cash management, bank reconciliations, and support for treasury functions.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support department heads as needed by providing variance and other ad hoc analysis.
• Analyze and report operational expense actuals versus budget, identifying key variances and trends.

Talent/proficiencies:

• Lead change management initiatives passionate about identifying and implementing process efficiencies across accounting operations.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with an acute ability to complete tasks on time.
• Effectively and proactively communicate essential information with all levels of the organization.
• Adept at articulating conclusions from financial data.
• Active listener and clear communicator who demonstrates an encouraging attitude that fosters collaboration and cross-functional process improvements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting or Finance; or equivalent experience desired.
• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and general business principles.
• 5+ years of AR/AP Accounting Managerial/Supervisor experience, preferably managing teams of 3 or more.
• Experience with audit coordination, tax compliance, and banking relationship management.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office products.
• ERP experience required
• Must be flexible with schedule to meet business deadlines and demands.
• Confidentiality and discretion required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience desired.
• SAP experience

Attributes:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills; able to connect and communicate effectively.
• Collaborative individual who can work with all departments to achieve organizational objectives.
• Adept self-learner who understand