Accounting Manager, R&D (Non-Clinical)

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end R&D accrual and expense accounting process for nonclinical activities
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Partner with vendors, internal project managers, and cross functional R&D teams to validate assumptions and support accrual calculations
• Support R&D cost areas including manufacturing, patient safety, biostatistics, CMC, supply chain, and non-trial clinical operations
• Play a key role in the monthly close process and continuous improvement
• Support global audits and statutory financial statements across the U.S., UK, and Switzerland
• Contribute to internal controls, SOX readiness, and accounting process development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance with ownership of accruals
• Hands-on experience with R&D accruals in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting
• Ability to apply judgment and evaluate assumptions in evolving situations
• Experience working cross functionally to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial outcomes
• Exposure to global accounting environments and statutory reporting
• Working knowledge of internal controls and close processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite
• Experience with FloQast or similar reconciliation tools
• Experience with Agiloft or similar contract management systems

About the Company

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life and resolving serious unmet medical needs through clinical studies in oncology.