Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Company Overview
ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Company’s range of immunotherapy and cell therapy platforms, alone and together, act to drive and sustain an immune response with the goal of creating durable and safe protection against disease. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Therapy, ANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer CIS that activates NK cells, T cells, and memory T cells for a long-duration response. The Company is applying its science and platforms to treating cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies that we believe sharply reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. These platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to be more effective, accessible, and easily administered than current standards of care in oncology and infectious diseases.

Why ImmunityBio?

• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.

• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.

• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.

• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant, General Ledger will have a broad scope of accounting responsibilities aimed at maintaining the integrity, accuracy and completeness of the organization’s financial records. This position works cross functionally with Clinical Operations and FP&A teams to deliver clean and timely data to ensure leadership has accurate data for informed decision-making.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and review of monthly journal entries/reconciliations relating to clinical trial accounts, leases, accounts payable and receivables, accrued expense including clinical trial accounting, prepaid expenses and license fees, and other areas as assigned.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements disclosures for both internal and external presentation, related to clinical trials.
• Remain current with GAAP and IFRS standards and assist in the assessment and implementation of significant new accounting guidance and policies across the organization. Possess knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 606)
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues to less experienced team members and colleagues outside of the accounting team.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances.
• Ensure SOX compliance across accounting functions as part of the day-to-day operational accounting responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure consistency of policies/procedures across the company (with deviations as appropriate).
• Contribute to process improvements in company activities to enhance accounting/finance operational efficiency inclusive of training initiatives.
• Support enhancements to financial processes aiming for increased efficiency and scalability.
• Manage internal and external audit requests providing necessary documentation and support, and facilitating the resolution of any identified control deficiencies.
• Support internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and prevent fraud.
• Create, edit and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process improvements as needed.
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.
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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 5+ years of related accounting experience with progressively greater responsibilities required.
• In-depth understanding and application of GAAP required
• Experience with financial data analysis and preparation of financial reports required
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 preferred
• Experience with Clinical Trial accounting and analysis is a plus
• Public accounting audit experience is a plus.
• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• CRO accounting a plus. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong analytical and data analysis skills
• Possess superior organizational and documentation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to foster a team-oriented environment, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams with internal and external professionals at all levels.
• Must be able to communicate with confidence and tact across all levels within the company.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong, consistent work ethic with an ability to focus on the big picture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint knowledge.
• Systems knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365
• Strong variance analysis, forecasting, and cost‑allocation skills; comfortable presenting findings to senior leadership and external sponsors.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Ability to create and deliver financial reports and presentations to internal stakeholders.undefined

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works on-site in El Segundo, CA as noted in the offer letter
• Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours.  Flexibility is available with manager approval.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$120,500 (entry-level qualifications) to $132,500 (highly experienced) annually

ImmunityBio uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing and identifying potential candidates for open positions. These tools help us reach qualified applicants and improve the efficiency of our recruitment outreach. No preference is given to applicants sourced or identified by AI tools.

Important: AI is not used to screen, evaluate, rank, assess, or make hiring decisions about applicants. All applications are reviewed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Hiring decisions are made solely by ImmunityBio personnel without automated decision-making.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and ensure that all candidates are assessed based on their qualifications, skills, and experience through human review.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day •  We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.