# Manager, Accounting at Kailera Therapeutics

- Company: Kailera Therapeutics
- What the company does: Kailera is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a diversified pipeline of GLP-1 therapies to provide options for people living with obesity. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.kailera.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-18
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kailera/jobs/5415459008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kailera-therapeutics-manager-accounting/

## About the role

The Manager, Accounting will lead key aspects of the month-end close process, including the responsibility of the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of corporate accounting, G&A-related accruals, and other non-clinical/non-manufacturing R&D accruals. This role will be responsible for managing general ledger activities, supporting financial systems and process optimization, ensuring compliance with U.S.

## What they're looking for

- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, including U.S. GAAP
- Strong technology and system skills, including experience with Financial Systems (e.g. NetSuite, Coupa, FloQast)
- Experience managing and developing accounting professionals
- Ability to be a flexible, personable team player
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others

Tags: Finance