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M2
GAM.GEN.M2
Accounting Manager II
General Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager II

GAM.GEN.M2

M2M2 — Manager IImedium0.70draftglobalv1

Manages a specific area of the close (e.g.

Level
M2 · M2 — Manager II · 5–8 yrs
Function · Focus
General Accounting Manager · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Manages a specific area of the close (e.g.

The story of this role

Who does this work

The General Accounting Manager, a detail-oriented professional who wants to ensure the financial integrity of the biotechnology company while adhering to regulatory standards.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Inaccurate financial records and non-compliance can lead to costly audits and penalties.
  • The internal problem: The stress of managing complex financial processes and meeting tight deadlines creates anxiety and uncertainty.
  • Why it matters: Every biotech company deserves to maintain its integrity and focus on innovation without the burden of financial discrepancies.

The plan

  1. Oversee general ledger activities to ensure accuracy.
  2. Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes with precision.
  3. Conduct thorough account reconciliations to identify discrepancies early.
  4. Prepare comprehensive financial statements tailored to the biotech context.
  5. Facilitate compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.

What's at stake

Facing costly penalties due to non-compliance. Experiencing increased stress and burnout from mismanaged financial processes.

Success looks like

Achieve a flawless audit with no discrepancies. Enhance the trust of stakeholders through transparent financial reporting.

Summary

Manages a specific area of the close (e.g. accounts payable & receivable or fixed assets). Reviews reconciliations and journal entries prepared by staff, resolving discrepancies.

Level — M2 — Manager II

Manages an established team or sub-function; owns planning and performance for the group.

Scope
An established team or sub-function
Autonomy
Owns planning for the group
Complexity
Cross-project coordination and priorities
Impact
Group delivery and development
Decision rights
Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group
Leadership
Manages a team; sometimes manages leads
Typical experience
5–8 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities5

  • Ensures timely execution of sub-ledger closecommonlevel
  • Begins to lead SOX control testing for assigned processescommonlevel
  • Reviews reconciliations and journal entriescommonlevel
  • Resolves discrepancies in financial recordscommonlevel
  • Manages specific areas of the financial closecommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Execute sub-ledger close processescommonlevel
  • Lead SOX control testingcommonlevel
  • Review and resolve financial discrepanciescommonlevel

Skills5

  • Sub-ledger managementcommonlevel
  • SOX control testingcommonlevel
  • Discrepancy resolutioncommonlevel
  • Team leadershipcommonlevel
  • Advanced accounting software proficiencycommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Sub-ledger managementcommonlevel
  • SOX compliancecommonlevel
  • Financial discrepancy resolutioncommonlevel
  • Accounting softwarecommonlevel
  • Biotechnology financial operationscommonlevel

competency5

  • Accountability and organizationcommonlevel
  • Ability to multitask under deadlinecommonlevel
  • Clear written/verbal communicationcommonlevel
  • SOX compliancecommonlevel
  • Leadershipcommonlevel

qualification2

  • ~5–7 years total, including supervisory tasks or team lead rolescommonlevel
  • Demonstrated competence in transactional accounting and reconciliationscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Manager, General Accounting Managercommonmedium0.66
General Accounting Manager Managercommonmedium0.60
Accounting Manager IIcommonmedium0.50
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O*NET / SOC

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