About the job
Your Impact at Lila
As a Senior Accountant at Lila Sciences, you will be instrumental in enhancing and scaling our financial operations during an exciting phase of growth and innovation. You will take ownership of essential accounting functions, assist in implementing top-tier processes, and guarantee timely and precise financial reporting throughout the organization. By collaborating closely with Finance, Operations, and various cross-functional teams, you will infuse rigor, insight, and systematic thinking to bolster strategic decisions and uphold financial excellence. This is a significant opportunity to establish and expand the accounting framework of a company that is transforming the future of science.
Your Responsibilities
- Facilitate the month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Ensure the correct application of US GAAP, particularly concerning fixed assets and leases.
- Collaborate with lab operations, procurement, and other departments on workflows, tracking, and accounting related to fixed assets and leases.
- Assist with audits and compliance initiatives, including preparing schedules and coordinating with external auditors.
- Lead enhancements in accounting systems and processes (e.g., ERP optimization, reconciliation automation).
Qualifications for Success
- Active CPA license.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in public accounting or within a high-growth tech/life sciences environment.
- In-depth understanding of US GAAP.
- Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP solutions).
- Proficient in Excel with a keen attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Fixed Asset Accounting and Lease Accounting (ASC 842).
- Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
- Exposure to FP&A or experience in cross-functional business partnerships.
- A passion for Lila's mission and a desire to advance science at the forefront of innovation.

