Valo Health is a technology company that is integrating human-centric data and AI-powered technology to accelerate the creation of life-changing drugs for more patients faster. Valo was created with the belief that the drug discovery and development process can and should be faster and less expensive, with a much higher probability of success. We are using models early to fail less often, executing clinical trials to add valuation to the company, and generating fit-for-purpose data to feed back into Valo’s Opal Computational Platform™ as we reinvent drug discovery and development from the ground up. Disease doesn’t wait, so neither can we. We are a multi-disciplinary team of experts in science, technology, and pharmaceuticals united in our mission to achieve better drugs for patients faster. Valo is committed to hiring diverse talent, prioritizing growth and development, fostering an inclusive environment, and creating opportunities to bring together a group of different experiences, backgrounds, and voices to work together. We achieve the widest-ranging impact when we leverage our broad backgrounds and perspectives to accelerate a new frontier in health. Valo seeks to become the catalyst for the pharmaceutical industry and drive the digital transformation of the industry. Are you ready to join us?
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Manager of Accounting will lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, a BS/BA degree in accounting or equivalent, knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and agility to expand the role as Valo grows into a larger, more complex company. Biopharma experience is a plus, as well as experience in accounting/finance systems such as NetSuite, FloQast, Prendio, and Nicus. The Manager of Accounting will be responsible for performing monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, leading corporate consolidations, overseeing subsidiary reporting requirements, and maintaining the general ledger. Additionally, the candidate will prepare annual reports and filings, proactively identify emerging business and technical risks, and participate in special projects or ad-hoc analysis in support of the finance department and company initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly, quarterly and annual close activities by ensuring timely, accurate and complete financial records and reporting in accordance with US GAAP, legal requirements, and the Company’s corporate policies
- Responsible for error-free monthly journal entries, analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, reports, and financial statements
- Lead corporate consolidations, overseeing subsidiary reporting requirements
- Oversee Valo’s fixed assets records in accordance with the Company’s fixed asset capitalization policy, prepare the monthly fixed asset depreciation, and prepare related monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules
- Ensure that accounting documentation is compiled and maintained in support of legal, regulatory, and audit requirements
- Support and assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits or any ad hoc projects as directed by the Assistant Controller
- Maintain the general ledger, including account and project coding system
- Prepare annual reports and filings (e.g., property tax, etc.) as needed
- Proactively identify emerging business and technical risks, issues and developments in a timely manner for action and incorporation into the SOX compliance program documentation
- Assist with preparation of annual SOX risk assessment, including determining materiality, identifying in-scope processes and significant accounts and linking key assertions
- Interface with external auditors for annual audits, quarterly reviews and internal control audits, including preparation of required schedules and documentation
- Participate in special projects or ad-hoc analysis in support of the finance department and company initiatives
