Accounting Manager

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 Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting for all contractual arrangements across the organization’s product and service portfolio. This position will have a broad scope of accounting responsibilities aimed at maintaining the integrity, accuracy and completeness of the organization’s financial records.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and/or perform the review of journal entries, reconciliations and reports for accuracy and completeness across multiple areas (i.e. cash, prepaids, accruals, leases, etc.)

• Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances and ensure fluctuations have appropriate justifications
• Review of monthly expenses and contract listing

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial results for all related income statement and balance sheet accounts
• Lead the month end close processes ensuring financial transactions and records comply with US GAAP/company policies and all income statement and balance sheet account reconciliations are completed

• Ensure SOX compliance across accounting functions as part of the day-to-day operational accounting responsibilities.
• Contribute to process improvements in company activities to enhance accounting/finance operational efficiency inclusive of training initiatives.
• 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
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects, as assigned, to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required.
• 6+ years of professional experience in accounting roles required
• Deep experience with GL journal entries and reconciliations required.
• Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Experience in a life sciences company preferred.
• Experience leading a small team is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, financial regulations, and accounting best practices
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, ADOBE) and accounting software packages (Microsoft D365, FloQast, Wdesk)
• Excellent understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and risk management
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail; able to identify and justify fluctuations
• Innovative thinking skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Strong organizational abilities and adept at managing multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly adaptable, able to effectively navigate evolving team dynamics

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works onsite in El Segundo, CA.
• 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.

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.

$128,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $140,800 (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.