We're looking for an ambitious Senior Accountant to help us accomplish our mission to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient. Here's what you need to know about the role, our team and why Flatiron Health is the right next step in your career. 

Who We Are

Flatiron Health is a leading healthcare technology company with a mission to learn from the experience of every cancer patient. We are an independent subsidiary of the largest oncology drug developer, the Roche Group. Our 1,000 employees represent a diverse group of leaders from across industries, including oncologists and nurses, data scientists, engineers, researchers and many more.

Flatiron Health was founded in the United States but is working to expand its mission globally and has established subsidiaries in the UK, Germany and Japan. Within Flatiron, we have small, fast-paced teams focused on transforming the use of healthcare data abroad and improving outcomes of patients everywhere. 

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll work within the Finance team to support our international expansion. The Senior Accountant will fill a key role in driving global consolidation and local financial reporting requirements. You’ll report to the Manager of Accounting and Operations and be responsible for implementing and improving operational processes within the global Finance organization, maintaining the international books, and ensuring local compliance for overseas entities. You will be involved in cross-functional projects and solving problems to reduce potential risks while influencing and collaborating with others towards ultimate success. Flatiron is looking for an individual who is excited to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and determined to get the job done. 

In addition, you'll also:

• Work cross functionally with Procurement, FP&A and various business owners on policies and processes to help drive international initiatives and improvements
• Collaborate with all international teams, and key US-based functions, to provide financial guidance on topics associated with Flatiron’s international activities, including contractual agreements, funding arrangements and financial systems
• Support accounting period close for areas of functional responsibility which may include preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Ensure tax, regulatory, and local GAAP compliance requirements are met timely and accurately and in compliance with Roche policies
• You will actively assist in international compliance projects such as local statutory audits and regulatory filings
• Coordinate with external auditors during financial statement and tax audits
• Research, analyze and document complex accounting topics and determinations

Who You Are

You’re a self-starter who understands the monthly close process and has a great mindset about continuous process improvement. You’re able to manage multiple competing priorities and believe proactive communication is essential. You have a desire to learn about new markets and foreign business customs. To thrive in this role, you have a balanced combination of expertise in accounting with a proven track record of solving problems to reduce potential risks, all while collaborating with others. You're excited by the prospect of rolling up your sleeves to tackle meaningful problems each and every day. You’re a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who seeks and gives candid feedback, and values the chance to make an important impact. 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• You have at least 2+ years of experience in Big Four or national public accounting firms or 3+ years of combined experience in public accounting and private accounting
• You are able to join limited off-hour ad-hoc meetings in different time zones, which include Asia and Europe
• You have experience working with intercompany and/or multinational companies, currencies and translation
• You have the ability to thrive in an unstructured environment, with a desire to improve existing processes and help the team build new processes
• You are proficient in Advanced Excel, including vlookups, if statements, sumifs, index/match, pivots, etc.
• You have supported internal activities related to financial audits and filing of financials in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, statutory requirements
• You have the ability to think on your feet and change or adapt to ambiguous situations
• You have a demonstrated history of solving multiple complex operational and accounting challenges
• You have the ability to self-direct and to take full ownership of projects, developing, initiating and managing multiple projects and delivering on deadline
• You have excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in at Flatiron. 

Extra Credit

• You have a CPA license
• You are experienced with NetSuite, Coupa, SQL
• You have a general understanding of transfer pricing principles
• You have worked in Japan or Germany (and/or speak the language)

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career at Flatiron is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of cancer care and research—all under one roof. Researchers, data scientists, designers, clinicians, technologists and many more all work together to improve cancer care and accelerate research.

At Flatiron, we strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected and have the opportunity to succeed. You'll also find a culture of continuous learning, broad and inclusive employee support offerings, and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between. We offer: 

• Flatiron University training curriculum which includes presentation skills, meeting mastery, coding languages and more
• Career coaching opportunities
• Hackathons for all employees (not just our engineers!)
• Professional development benefit for attending conferences, industry events and external courses
• Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for either parent)
• Back-up child care
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that encourage our employees to share their unique experiences and perspectives
• Flatiron-sponsored fitness classes

Flatiron Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

COVID-19: Pursuant to Flatiron's health and safety protocol relating to COVID-19, candidates selected for hire must disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status and must be fully vaccinated in order to access our offices or travel to customer sites, subject to legally required exemptions for disability or sincerely-held religious belief. Flatiron will engage in an interactive process as appropriate for the particular position. For external-facing roles, especially those involving contact with vulnerable individuals, accommodations for unvaccinated status may not be feasible.