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Accounting Manager

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Metagenomi

Metagenomi

201-500 employees

Develops genome editing tools for therapeutics

AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$135k - $170kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits

Senior

Oakland, CA, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Controller
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Coupa
Requirements
  • CPA or finance/accounting degree and at least five years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Public accounting experience and biotech industry experience, preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency or evidence of ability to gain advanced proficiency in NetSuite, Coupa, and FloQast.
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to quickly translate guidance into action and to demonstrate an ability to produce high-quality work with strong attention to detail independently
  • Highly collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, specifically when collaborating with other departments with limited knowledge of accounting
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the design and execution of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparing critical journal entries and performing key account reconciliations; focus areas are likely to include accounting for fixed assets, accruals, and revenue.
  • Take an active role in special projects focused on improving the quality and efficiency of accounting processes and help to streamline and shorten the close process; the role may include fully implementing the NetSuite fixed asset module and leading annual internal fixed asset audits to ensure appropriate tracking and tagging.
  • Partner with leaders in the Research and Development teams to develop and maintain robust accrued CMO and CRO expense models, especially for quarter-end accruals.
  • Manage the AP Team, which currently consists of two AP Accountants.
  • Support the procure-to-pay process, including approval of requisitions and invoices
  • Play a leadership role in developing SOX documentation across all areas of responsibility and participate in walkthroughs with the auditors for relevant cycles
  • Contribute to preparing PBCs for quarterly reviews and year-end audits and responding to auditor questions promptly.

Metagenomi focuses on developing new genome editing tools for genetic medicine. The company explores natural environments to find undiscovered genetic material, which is then sequenced and engineered into potential therapeutics. By utilizing artificial intelligence and high-throughput screening, Metagenomi can quickly analyze billions of proteins to identify effective genome editing tools. This approach sets them apart from competitors who may rely on more traditional methods of discovery. The goal of Metagenomi is to create curative treatments for diseases through advanced gene editing technologies, ultimately benefiting healthcare providers and patients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$477M

Headquarters

Emeryville, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

77%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Metagenomi's partnerships with high-profile companies like Bayer and Ionis highlight strong industry validation and potential for significant financial backing.
  • The company's ability to regain full control over its base editing technology and RNA-mediated integration systems post-Moderna partnership allows for greater strategic flexibility.
  • Despite a rocky IPO, Metagenomi's innovative approach and substantial Series B funding indicate strong growth potential in the long term.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of key executives like the Chief Scientific Officer shortly after the IPO could signal internal instability and affect investor confidence.
  • The termination of the $3 billion deal with Moderna raises concerns about the company's ability to secure and maintain strategic partnerships.

What makes Metagenomi unique

  • Metagenomi leverages metagenomics to source novel genetic material from unexplored natural environments, setting it apart from competitors who rely on more conventional methods.
  • The integration of AI and high-throughput screening allows Metagenomi to rapidly identify highly efficient and specific genome editing tools, providing a technological edge.
  • Their focus on creating a diverse genome editing toolbox capable of correcting any genetic mutation offers a unique value proposition in the genetic medicine market.