Temporary Manager, Accounting

Temporary Accounting Manager

Good things are happening at Omeros!

Come join our Accounting Team!

Who is Omeros?

Omeros is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market and orphan indications targeting inflammation, complement-mediated diseases, disorders of the central nervous system and immune-related diseases, including cancers. In addition to its commercial product OMIDRIA (phenylephrine and ketorolac intraocular solution) 1%/0.3%, Omeros has multiple phase 3 and phase 2 clinical-stage development programs focused on complement-mediated disorders and substance abuse. Omeros also has a diverse group of preclinical programs including GPR174, a novel target in immuno-oncology that modulates a new cancer immunity axis recently discovered by Omeros. Small-molecule inhibitors of GPR174 are part of Omeros' proprietary G proteincoupled receptor (GPCR) platform through which it controls 54 new GPCR drug targets and their corresponding compounds. The company also exclusively possesses a novel antibody-generating platform.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages the entire month-end close process, cash management process, and fixed asset accounting for Omeros
• Manages all accounting accruals for Legal, IT, Infrastructure, Accounting, Finance, HR and Marketing departments
• Reviews debt, lease, and payroll entries for month-end close
• Spearheads internal reporting, collaborating closely with FP&A, the Controller and CFO to create internal reporting from Oracle
• In conjunction with the Controller, coordinates timing of the audit and preparation of workpapers in a timely and accurate manner
• Supports the preparation of process documents and design of internal controls for management's SOX attestation
• Drafts and/or reviews technical accounting memos, providing insight to accounting treatment for new contracts and arrangements
• Prepares supporting documents used in the creation of SEC and other governmental reporting
• Preparation of federal, state and local documents for creation of tax provision
• Assists on projects as needed including optimization projects dealing with our financial and accounting system
• Manages 2 Senior Accountants and a Staff Accountant for all expenses reported as G&A in the external financial statements

Behavioral Competencies Required:

• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and subordinates
• Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Attention to detail

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues

Physical Demands and Work Environment Required:

• Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 20 lbs.
• May encounter prolonged periods of sitting
• May be required to work outside normal working hours (evenings/weekends) for quarter or year-end close and or special projects

Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.