Accounting Advisory - Associate Director - Operational Accounting (Life Sciences or Technology)

In today’s fast-paced environment, accounting organizations are expected to deliver more with fewer resources—and to do it faster. Riveron supports public and private companies in enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of their accounting operations. We assess current processes and systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement tools and automation to streamline routine tasks—enabling accounting teams to focus on more strategic, high-value contributions to the business. 

The Accounting Advisory Associate Director – Operational Accounting (Life Sciences or Technology) will have 5+ years of experience, including a mix of public accounting and industry accounting experience. Given the high-growth nature of our clients, managed services professionals oftentimes will need to be creative, quick-thinking, consultative and flexible to a client’s changing needs. Those that are problem solvers, clear communicators, and enjoy taking ownership and seeing projects through to completion will excel in this role. 

• 5+ years of industry experience preferably in the Technology and/or Life Science verticals
• Experience driving the financial close, recording journal entries, preparing financial statements, and assisting with audit PBC preparation
• Ability to land-and-expand with client project opportunities
• Able to work as part of a team, or be an individual contributor
• Take ownership for outcomes and results on projects; be very hands-on
• Ability to quickly adapt to client’s changing priorities
• Professional approach to working with and interacting with clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage client accounting staff, if needed, including being a key contact for clients
• Strong interest in operational accounting and desire to continually increase knowledge and improve skillsets
• Proficient in the use of typical applications used by accounting professionals, including NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Coupa, Tipalti, Blackline, FloQast, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks
• 3+ years of public accounting experience with Big 4 experience is highly preferred, CPA is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required

• Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
• Accounting GL reconciliations
• Consolidation accounting
• Monthly financial statements
• Audit preparation and support
• Post-close acquisition integration
• Commissions calculation support
• Lease accounting calculation support
• Perform contract reviews
• Opening balance sheet integration
• R&D and clinical trial accruals
• Provide interim controllership solutions
• Accelerate the financial close process
• Identify potential financial risk areas
• Optimize financial reporting Board packages
• Obtain understanding of investor and Board financial transformation needs
• Develop clear definitions for KPIs
• Refine inputs for reporting capabilities
• System Implementation solutions (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Coupa, Tipalti, Blackline, FloQast, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks)

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About Riveron:

At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.  

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