Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.
Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?
Technical Accounting Manager
Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.
Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bringing together experts from a wide range of disciplines to collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?
Real Chemistry is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our dynamic Finance team. In this high-impact role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting by leading complex technical accounting initiatives, driving compliance with U.S. GAAP, and serving as a key partner to cross-functional teams and external auditors.
As a Technical Accounting Manager, you will prepare high-quality technical memos, support audits, and lead the accounting evaluation for new and unusual transactions, including M&A, leases, and share-based compensation. You’ll also play a critical role in monitoring and implementing new accounting standards, assessing their impact on the business, and collaborating across functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. This role is ideal for a self-starter with deep technical knowledge, strong documentation skills, and experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
What you’ll do:
Contribute as an integral part to the creation of annual financial statements, technical accounting conclusions, and lease accounting
Prepare high-quality technical accounting memos and position papers to support conclusions and facilitate internal and external audit reviews
Assist in the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards, including monitoring regulatory and accounting updates and assessing potential business impacts
Perform research, interpret, and document technical accounting analyses for new and unusual transactions, including, but not limited to, M&A, partnerships, leases, share-based compensation, and new business initiatives
Collaborate with business leaders, legal, finance, facilities, and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely accounting for complex transactions
Monitor, assess, and communicate the impact of new and emerging accounting standards relevant to the company
Prepare and submit monthly lease accounting entries
Prepare and document accounting entries/memos for new leases and/or lease modifications
Manage the sublease accounting process
Support special projects and other ad-hoc duties as assigned by leadership
This position is a perfect fit for you if you have:
Solid working knowledge of GAAP accounting
Technical accounting experience or similar desired
Hands-on accounting experience with a large corporation with multiple subsidiaries
Self-starter with strong public accounting or public company experience
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite systems, with a focus on Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs; on-site test will be part of the interview process
Ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to Finance and non-Finance personnel
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for accounting deliverables
Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a passion for technical accounting
What you should have:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 public accounting firm or private equity-owned company and/or in a technical accounting role at a public company
Active CPA license a plus
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP with demonstrated experience in technical accounting research and documentation
M&A experience a plus
Experience with NetSuite and OpenAir preferred
Advertising/marketing industry or cost accounting experience a plus
Pay Range: $150,000 - $165,000
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, and flexible PTO. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester ®. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
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