Financial Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Boston Massachusetts, United States Orchard Therapeutics Full time

Location:
Boston

Reporting to:
Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, Finance


Orchard Therapeutics, a global biotechnology company focused on gene therapy, is committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by rare diseases through innovative and potentially curative treatments.

Our unique ex vivo autologous gene therapy utilizes genetically modified blood stem cells to address the root causes of diseases in a single treatment.

Orchard operates its global headquarters in London and has a significant presence in Boston.


The Financial Operations Specialist will play a crucial role within the Global Finance team at Orchard Therapeutics, functioning as a vital component of the Kyowa Kirin business unit.

This role will assist in essential contracting, procurement, and accounting functions while providing cross-departmental support to ensure seamless and efficient accounting processes from contract initiation to invoicing.


The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization and with strategic partners and vendors. This will ensure clear communication with various management levels and external service providers.

This position presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive and resourceful individual with strong analytical skills to become part of a dynamic finance team.

Applicants should exhibit a positive attitude, a commitment to teamwork, and a passion for continuously enhancing financial and administrative operations.


Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Legal Department with contract oversight, including maintaining an updated list of contracts in progress, securing necessary signatures (both internal and external), and electronically filing finalized contracts.

Establish a systematic approach to ensure timely renewal or cancellation of contracts before notice periods expire.

Work collaboratively with all departments to guarantee prompt creation and precise expense categorization of purchase orders for newly executed contracts.

Regularly monitor and manage purchase orders in NetSuite, including the closure of unnecessary purchase orders.

Generate monthly reports for contract owners to enhance visibility and awareness of open purchase orders, supporting accurate month-end accruals.

Assist the Finance team with general ledger accounting and the monthly closing process by preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts.

Compile monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management, including analysis of top vendors and spending by category.

Foster relationships within the team and across functions to promote collaboration.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, with strong organizational and self-motivation skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and consistent follow-through on tasks.

Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Capability to quickly adapt to new systems, processes, and procedures while aligning local practices with global standards.

Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is preferred.

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