• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and other departments to ensure business processes align with evolving accounting and regulatory requirements.

Accounting Operations & Financial Integrity

• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close processes, continuously reviewing and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure all financial statements and records conform to professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage the full end-to-end payroll processing cycle and related compliance, ensuring timely and accurate compensation, tax filings, and reporting.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including customer invoicing, collections, and accounts payable.
• Review and maintain appropriate internal controls, financial procedures, and documentation across all accounting cycles.

Reporting, Audit, and Compliance

• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the preparation and support for all external audits.
• Partner with FP&A in the preparation and communication of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting data.
• Manage weekly cash-flow and treasury operations, including check signing, and wire/ACH authorizations.
• Support the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Assist in the evaluation of insurance renewals and advise on their financial impact.

Strategy & Systems

• Provide analysis to support management on the accounting and tax implications for strategic business decisions.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new financial systems and software to provide critical operational and financial information.

• Bachelor's and/or master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting.
• 5 – 7+ years of progressive experience in the accounting and finance sector, including experience managing accountants and the accounting process.
• A minimum of 3 years in a direct people management role, responsible for performance, coaching, and development of accounting staff.
• Experience working in biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
• Experience in both the private and public accounting sectors is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• C.P.A. is preferred but not required.
• Experience with a cloud-based ERP (e.g., NetSuite).
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs).
• Experience with procurement management and expense reporting cloud software.
• Familiarity with revenue cycle management.

• Expected Helix Base: $145,000 - $191,500
• Expected Helix Discretionary Annual Bonus: 15% of your annual salary
• Equity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.

• Comprehensive Health Insurance with Date of Hire eligibility
  • Above average employer paid premium coverage
• 12 weeks Helix Paid Parental Leave option
• 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3% and 100% Vesting on the Date of Hire
• Comprehensive Well-Being Benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Remote options for many roles and a home office stipend
  • This role is a hybrid role in San Mateo, CA.

• First 30 days: you’ll spend time learning the Helix way, completing training and onboarding for your roles, and getting introduced to your team and relevant stakeholders. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of our customers, our products, the impact we make in the lives of our communities, and how to thrive at Helix through participation in Helix U.
• Day 30 - 60: you’ll spend time contributing to projects, deeply familiarizing yourself with team and company processes, and developing a deeper understanding of Helix’s products, services and capabilities.
• Day 60 - 90: you’ll build your OKRs with your manager, start to take ownership of projects and initiatives on your team, and begin to demonstrate your impact on the Helix mission.

Compensation