Staff Accountant

BridgeBio finds, develops, and delivers breakthrough medicines for genetic diseases. The company bridges remarkable advancements in genetic science with the entrepreneurial engine required to rapidly create lifesaving medicines for patients with unmet needs. Founded in 2015 by a team of industry veterans, the company has built a portfolio of 20 transformative drugs ranging from pre-clinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, oncology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, renal disease, and ophthalmology. The company’s focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aims to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Boston, New York, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. 

To learn more, visit us at https://bridgebio.com

Who You Are:

The Staff Accountant is an integral part of a growing accounting team who will assist in the immediate accounting process-- prepare and post journal entries, analyze transactions, document work papers, among others. This position is an individual contributor. A successful candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment, result-oriented, analytical, strong attention to detail, and highly motivated to consistently deliver excellence in his or her work.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the monthly accounting close of general ledger-assigned accounts to ensure the integrity of account balances. Research and propose resolutions for identified issues or discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forward analysis, and related supporting work papers. Ensure quality of work products and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Review and analyze reports, invoices, contracts, POs, as needed, to determine the appropriate journal entries
• Prepare fluctuation analysis for assigned accounts, as needed
• Prepare audit and tax requested schedules and address follow up items
• Assist in the treasury function, such as processing of ACH, wire and check payments
• Collaborate, liaise and assist other accounting team members as needed
• Compliance with SOX requirements—ensure control procedures are executed and work paper documentation is SOX compliant; prepare all necessary data and analysis to support external audit, internal control, and SOX testing requests

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Degree in accounting
• CPA preferred
• 2+ years of combined accounting and/or audit experience
• Biotech experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting procedures
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) highly desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong work ethic including sound judgment, outstanding interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently
• Able to work with a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Results and detailed-oriented mindset with an opportunistic eye towards process improvements
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize work effectively
• Must be able to collaborate and communicate (oral and written) effectively
• High sense of urgency and knowledge to identify creative solutions to advanced, time-sensitive problems by balancing achievement of process objectives with practical considerations.
• A high degree of organizational agility, able to handle sensitive issues with prudent discretion across all levels of the organization
• Commitment to delivering quality results and overcoming obstacles and challenges in a time-sensitive environment
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple work streams while remaining calm and effective under pressure

What We Offer:

• Patient Days, where we are fortunate enough to learn more about the lives we are looking to impact and a real exchange of ideas as to how we can improve our efforts
• A culture inspired by our values: put patients first; think independently, be radically transparent; every minute counts, and let the science speak
• Learning and development training to help employees be the best version of themselves
• Collaborative business environment
• Excellent compensation package (Base, Performance Bonus, Stock, RSU programs)
• Excellent benefits package
• Flexible PTO
• With office locations in San Francisco, Boston, New York, and Raleigh, there are ample cross-collaboration opportunities with other BridgeBio Pharma programs
• A fast-paced, data-driven, work environment with world-class R&D minds and capabilities
• Work with the most productive groups of R&D operators in the industry
• Partnerships with leading institutions
• A platform for meaningful scientific contributions to shine
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion – with initiatives like Women at Bridge, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels respected for who they are, empowered to contribute, inspired to lead, and supported in their efforts to do so

We will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not send agency resumes to our website or BridgeBio and affiliating employees.