Senior Manager, Accounting

Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology, you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of. At Kura Oncology, we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics. As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient-focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality. To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll-up your sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values-driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manage Senior Accountant and ensure timely, accurate processing of journal entries, reconciliations and various account analyses for R&D functions such as translational research, development, diagnostics, pharmacology, and regulatory affairs, and adherence to company policies. Review and approve invoices for payment. Ensure proper coding, two-way match, and approval workflows. Perform and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts such as accrued R&D contracts, prepaid R&D ST, and prepaid R&D LT. Review various related parties and partner transactions including reconciliations, and analysis. Perform and review monthly and quarterly variance analyses for operating expenses, R&D functions, projects, and key accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies proactively. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal accounting policies across all responsible functions and processes. Support the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Sarbanes‑Oxley internal controls, including documentation and testing. Assist with external financial audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests and inquiries. Review monthly purchase order coding, partner with project managers and accounting staff to ensure proper coding for all new purchase orders. Apply strong analytical skills and critical thinking to identify issues, recommend improvements, and enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and quality of accounting processes. Perform additional duties and ad hoc projects as needed to support Finance leadership and departmental goals Job Specifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or other related discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience required. Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry required A minimum of 6-8 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in a combination of the following monthly close process, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, contract accruals Excellent communication and people skills and the ability to interface with various levels of co-workers, upper management, and external customers while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Experience working in publicly traded company and life science industry preferred. Knowledge of US GAAP and internal control principles for a public corporation. ERP experience required; experience with NetSuite, Blackline, Coupa and Concur preferred. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Detail oriented with good analytical skills. Exercises independent judgment in managing operational decisions within their area; proactively identifies issues and determines when to escalate more complex or cross-functional decisions. Serves as a key point of contact for cross-functional partners withing their area, ensuring alignment and proactively addressing coordination needs to support tea