Accounting Lead (Contract)

Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).  As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

August Bioservices, is a fast-growing company that is looking for an exceptional Accounting professional to join our finance team. As our Accounting Lead, you'll be an important member and leader of our accounting team, report to the CFO and cross-functional teams to support growth and further build upon our internal accounting operations and policies. Additionally, the Accounting Lead is responsible for working closely with the CFO, to further build upon our internal accounting operations and policies and maintaining accounting controls and overseeing the financial reporting at August Bioservices. This is a position where you can use your skills to grow in your career. This position is an on-site position and is located at the August Bioservices office in Nashville. 

• Leads the financial monthly closing cycle
• Lead and completes general ledger & balance sheet account reconciliations
• Various regulatory filings including but not limited to state sales/use tax filings
• Manage and assist with annual year-end review process with external auditors
• Preparation of quarterly and annual forecasts and assist in annual third-party audit
• Perform and support annual budget cycle
• Manage, oversee, and assist with accounts payable process
• Manage the process of reconcile bank accounts
• Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures
• Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and preparing financial statements
• Collaborates with multiple departments across the company to develop and improve upon internal accounting procedures and policies
• Meets accounting financial objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
• Various Regulatory filings including but not limited to state sales/use tax filings
• Recommend internal control policies including cost reductions including but not limited to all various Accounting Tasks

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7 years progressive accounting work experience
• General knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• CPA or CPA aspirations is a very strong plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills and are detail-oriented
• Experience in Quickbooks and/or Netsuite, together with ERP implementation understanding is a plus
• Proficiency in Excel is required
• A strong work ethic and a high sense of urgency

• 3-6 months with the potential of full time conversion

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.

We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!

August Bioservices  is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.