Senior Accountant
Editas Medicine
Accounting & Finance
Cambridge, MA, USA
USD 105k-115k / year
At Editas Medicine, we are pioneering the possible. Our mission and commitment are to translate the power and potential of the CRISPR/Cas12a and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing systems into a robust pipeline of medicines for people living with serious diseases around the world. Our goal is to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize transformative, durable, precision genomic medicines for a broad class of diseases.
Why Choose Editas?
At Editas Medicine, we’re a team of passionate problem solvers, harnessing the power and potential of CRISPR gene editing to transform the future of medicine. Driven by a shared purpose to serve people living with serious diseases, we succeed together through collaboration, mutual respect, and innovation. If you want to be part of a team where your voice is heard and respected, where you can operate at the forefront of gene editing, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine, come join us and become an Editor!
Decoding The Role:
Editas Medicine is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure the integrity, timeliness, and scalability of core accounting and external reporting processes. This role will own key areas of the monthly close, support the preparation of high-quality SEC reporting, and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes to effectively support a growing public company environment.
Characterizing Your Impact:
As the Senior Accountant you will:
- Support and progressively own execution of monthly close responsibilities, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in accordance with established timelines
- Support and transition to full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including timely identification and resolution of reconciling items
- Support the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K) and grow into ownership, including related disclosures and supporting schedules
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, providing timely, organized support and owning audit deliverables and responses
- Support execution and documentation of SOX controls and progress toward ownership of key controls, including coordination of testing and remediation efforts
- Support alliance and collaboration accounting, including tracking milestones and data provided by alliance management
- Assist with payroll, equity administration, and share based compensation accounting in coordination with HR and external providers
- Contribute to technical accounting analyses, ensuring appropriate application of US GAAP and clear documentation
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, taking ownership of initiatives from concept through execution
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support accurate financial reporting and build ownership of key relationships (e.g., FP&A) to ensure alignment on accruals and financial data
The Ideal Transcript:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s degree a plus)
- 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public biotechnology or pharmaceutical company experience
- CPA license strongly preferred (or active progress toward certification)
- Experience supporting SEC reporting, audits, and internal controls in a public company environment preferred
Fundamentals That Set You Apart:
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and public company accounting and reporting requirements
- Working knowledge of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K) and financial statement disclosures
- Ability to research and apply accounting guidance to routine and moderately complex issues
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate variances and identify root causes
- Sound judgment and ability to make decisions with appropriate escalation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of ownership and accountability, with progression toward independent management of assigned areas
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while understanding broader financial impacts
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Confidence in interacting with external auditors and supporting audit processes
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., data analysis, reconciliations)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar)
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization
- Adaptability in a scaling environment with evolving processes and priorities
Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.
Salary Range:
$105,000 - $115,000
Pay Transparency
Editas Medicine is committed to transparency and accuracy in our hiring practices. The anticipated salary range for each position is posted within the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive assessment of the candidate's qualifications, including education, training, and relevant experience. Additional factors such as external market conditions, the role's criticality, and internal equity will also be considered. Editas Medicine's compensation philosophy ensures fair and equitable pay practices.
Aspire to be an Editor? We invite you to apply and join us at the forefront of innovation and be a key contributor to realizing Editas Medicine's mission of developing transformative medicines for people living with serious diseases.