Manager, Finance & Accounting
Company: Protara Therapeutics
Location: New York City
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage
biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative
therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s
portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational
cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle
invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs).
The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in
NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or
naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as
a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally,
Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational
phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral
support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via
oral or enteral routes. Job Overview: As a Manager, Finance &
Accounting, you will be responsible for assisting with the
preparation of various SEC filings, technical accounting research,
the accurate processing and payment of invoices and expenses
submitted from vendors and employees, and various other month-end
close processes as assigned. *This person must be able to come into
the NYC office two times a week. We have a flexible hybrid work
schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the
following (Other duties may be assigned): Expect to grow, to learn,
be challenged, and expect the unexpected as we embark on this
journey of bring life-changing therapies to patients Assist with
the management of vendor contracts, purchase orders and support the
Finance organization in development of contract budgets Act as the
primary Finance approver for policy compliance and point of contact
for employee questions regarding expenses Assist the month-end
close reconciliations, including preparation and review of monthly
journal entries Support all accounting functions of the company,
including financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and
day-to-day management of the accounting department Manage the
accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for
an accurate accounting of consolidated business results, including
coordination with external accounting firms and foreign entities
Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems
ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory
requirements Help to ensure the month-end activities are performed
in a timely way and financial statements are compiled and published
per the needs of the organization Partner with financial audit firm
on annual audit and quarterly reviews of the company's financial
filings (10-K, 10-Q) and other required SEC reports Evaluate and
assess current, accounting and internal control systems as well as
accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and
implementing new processes to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
Section 404 requirements Perform research on complex accounting
issues, prepare position papers and memos, and provide guidance on
accounting treatments to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC
regulations. Assist with special ad-hoc projects (including but not
limited to technical accounting, policy, reporting inquiries, audit
support, and financial reporting) as requested by the Assistant
Controller. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting required 3 to 5 years of Public Accounting Experience
Big-4 or National-Firm Audit Experience required Private Industry
accounting experience preferred Experience in biotech, life
sciences field desired, but not required Strong knowledge of US
GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required
Supervisory Responsibilities: This individual may supervise
external consultants or employees supporting the Finance &
Accounting team Qualifications: Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse
tasks Excellent project managerial and interpersonal skills Strong
attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
Excellent communication and leadership skills Computer Skills:
Advanced Excel skills required NetSuite is a plus Certificates,
Licenses, Registrations: CPA Required Physical Demands: The
physical demands here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. No specific physical demands Work Environment: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. No specific work demands. To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily
perform each essential duty. The requirements listed above are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Salary
Requirements are between $110,000 - $120,000 based on experience
and qualifications. Why You’ll Love Working at Protara Friendly,
open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse
perspectives. Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting
patients’ lives. Amazing culture whereby core values and behaviors
are shared cross-functionally. Competitive Salary and Benefits
package includes incentive bonus, equity compensation, medical,
dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits. Matching 401(k)
Retirement Plan. Flexible working hours/schedule. Generous Paid
Holidays and Unlimited PTO. Protara is committed to being a diverse
and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train,
and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship
status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression
(including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status,
military service and veteran status, disability, genetic
information or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state or local laws.
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