Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance

Classification: Exempt

Salary: 110-140k, (Commensurate to experience)

What We Do

Forma is a next-generation Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) based in Irvine, California. The company was recently formed through the acquisition of the Irvine operations from BioDuro and is operating as a newly established, independent entity. As a result, Forma’s standalone online presence is still being built.

We are a lean, entrepreneurial organization of approximately 60 employees focused on drug product development and manufacturing for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

Why Forma?

Unlike large, highly layered organizations, Forma operates with a hands-on, execution-driven model. Our teams work closely across functions to solve complex technical and operational challenges, move quickly, and deliver consistently high-quality results.

Employees at Forma are expected to take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate directly with colleagues and clients, and contribute to building scalable systems and processes as the company grows. This is an environment well suited to individuals who value autonomy, technical excellence, and the opportunity to help shape a growing organization.

Job Overview/Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for working with the team to produce accurate and timely financial information in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.   Primary responsibilities include the full cycle month-end close, analyzing the general ledger, audit and tax compliance support and other financial analysis.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

·        Responsible for the timely accounting and monthly close process for multiple legal entities

·        Prepare and ensure all journal entries are complete and in accordance with GAAP and IFRS as applicable

·        Responsible for lease accounting for all US based leases is completed in accordance with IFRS16

·        Prepare monthly revenue reconciliation and assist the PM (project management) team with revenue backlog forecasting

·        Assists with calculating inventory and A/R reserves  

·        Ensure all GL balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled each month-end for multiple legal entities, including intercompany accounts

·        Prepare bank reconciliations, record non-AR cash JE’s and ensure all cash accounts are accurate

·        Maintain fixed asset ledgers and record monthly depreciation

·        Record Intercompany invoices and monthly transfer pricing entry

·        Support project billing to clients and ensures that all pass-through billing accounting is done properly

·        Performs cost accounting support including inventory reconciliation, valuation and costing, development of overhead rates and absorption costing, tracking of inventory cycle counts, research, and determining root cause for variances, BOM and costing review, and capitalization of costs held in inventory

·        Prepare, submit and validate month-end data to Corporate for the consolidation process

·        Prepare property tax returns and supports the tax reporting and compliance process as needed

·        Supports the annual audit process including PBC support and documentation and related workpapers and process memos

·        Assists with U.S. income tax support as needed from third party income tax firms

·        Provide data and prepare reports to support the analysis of month-end results, including but not limited to actual vs. Budget and vs. Forecast for departments and business units

·        Assists with managing the NetSuite system for changes to the chart of accounts, department additions/deletions, PO approval updates, part number updates and developing custom reports

·        Assists with GL, A/P and A/R process improvement projects including ERP enhancements

·        Assist with the research of accounting issues as they arise

·        Knowledge of project accounting as well as determination/classification of add back expenses  

·        Assist in identifying and documenting process improvements including formal narratives for the accounting function processes

·        Perform other duties as required to support the Finance Department

·        This job description is subject to change at any time.

·        Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field

·        Minimum 5+ years general and cost accounting experience

·        Proven experience and understanding of GAAP and SOX compliant internal controls

·        Experience working in a global, multi-national business

·        CPA, MBA, CMA a plus

·        IFRS knowledge a plus

·        Strong Microsoft Excel skills

·        NetSuite or other equivalent ERP system experience, including implementation

Preferred Qualifications 

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·        Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines

·        Open to change and willing to learn new skills

·        Ability to follow up on pending issues

·        Exceptional analytical ability

·        Effectively manages time and has the discipline to stay focused and complete specific tasks

·        Interacts well with others.

We offer full health benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, an aggressive bonus structure, and market-competitive salaries to all our employees. In addition, Forma provides employees with a variety of engaging employee and community outreach events. We strive to reward and promote employees who exhibit our values of Accountability, Respect, Tenacity, Results and Integrity.

EOE and Accommodation

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Forma provides reasonable accommodation in job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, you may use the alternative methods by emailing [email protected]. If you are selected to interview for a position, you may also request an accommodation with our team directly.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives

Forma is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Forma employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Forma. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.