Technical Accounting Consultant

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary point of contact and engagement manager for assigned client implementations and consulting engagements.
• Lead structured discovery sessions with client stakeholders to understand clinical trial structures, accounting policies, operational workflows, and reporting requirements.
• Translate client requirements into clear implementation plans that align accounting needs with Condor platform capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client finance and accounting teams, providing guidance on clinical trial accounting considerations and best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on clinical trial accounting topics including accruals, investigator payments, CRO costs, pass-through expenses, milestone-based contracts, and multi-currency trials.
• Ensure Condor configurations accurately reflect client accounting policies and support audit-ready financial reporting.
• Address complex accounting questions and edge cases with confidence and credibility, ensuring client stakeholders are comfortable with the resulting outcomes.
• Partner with client accounting teams to validate outputs and ensure alignment with internal controls and financial close processes.
• Configure Condor software to meet client-specific accounting and operational requirements.
• Validate configurations through testing and scenario walkthroughs to confirm all use cases are supported.
• Collaborate closely with internal product, engineering, and customer success teams to resolve issues and enhance client outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve implementation approaches, templates, and best practices based on real-world client experience.
• Build long-term, trusted relationships with client stakeholders at all levels, from hands-on accountants to finance leadership.
• Represent Condor as a credible authority in clinical trial accounting during client meetings and strategic discussions.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing by documenting accounting use cases, client patterns, and implementation insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA strongly preferred.
• 8 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with significant hands-on responsibility for clinical trial accounting.
• Direct experience working in or closely with biopharma organizations, CROs, or similar life sciences environments.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial cost structures, contract terms, and the operational realities of trial execution.
• Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors on clinical trial-related accounting matters.
• Proven experience in a consulting, advisory, or client-facing role supporting complex accounting or financial systems.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly and confidently to diverse audiences.
• Strong executive presence with the credibility to engage senior finance and accounting leaders as a peer.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
• Experience implementing or working with accounting, financial, or ERP systems, ideally in a biopharma context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex client scenarios.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with technical and product teams to deliver solutions.
• Client-first mindset with a genuine interest in helping biopharma organizations improve financial clarity and control.
• High standards for accuracy, professionalism, and accountability.
• Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-growing, high-expectation environment.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity participation
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company match that vests immediately
• Unlimited PTO