Accounting Operations Manager

Allakos Inc. is a clinical-stage company developing therapeutic antibodies for inhibitory receptors on the surface of immune effector cells involved in allergic, inflammatory and proliferative diseases.

Allakos is committed to developing innovative therapies that transform patients’ lives.  We are looking for bright and talented individuals to join our team and share in our passion and commitment to improving the lives of patients.

Your Role:

• Leads, coaches and mentors a team of four associate accountants.
• Manages and oversees daily operations of accounting including procurement, accounts payable, and cash flow management.
• Oversee Travel and Expense program and reimbursements via Concur.
• Responsible for 1099 process and Use Tax compliance and accruals
• Monitors accounting processes to ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX compliance and company strategies.
• Supports month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes including preparing certain accruals and reconciliations.
• Assists with annual audits.
• Works in partnership with Finance leadership team on projects, including Oracle ERP enhancements, and company initiatives.
• Supports and guides internal functional areas on matters related to vendors and accounts payable.
• Builds collaborative working relationships with vendors and business partners.
• Drives efficiency and scalability through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Expectations:

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance
• 6 years of accounting operations experience
• 2 years directly overseeing AP team members
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion
• Administration of Concur (highly preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Work at a publicly traded company subject to SOX control environment
• Highly motivated and committed to improving processes
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and project management skills
• Committed to working from the office a minimum of three days a week
• An agile worker who can adapt to shifting business needs
• Comfortable managing and reporting on multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to concisely communicate escalations, requirements and issues to suppliers, peers, management, and customers with clarity
• Experience with life sciences (is preferred)
• Accounting qualifications/certifications (CPA, Chartered accountant – is a plus)

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Allakos Values are: Selflessness, Drive, Clarity, Thoughtfulness, Fun, and Leadership

Allakos is an equal opportunity employer. Allakos will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.