Accounting Manager (no agency support needed)

SAGA Diagnostics is a personalized cancer diagnostics and disease monitoring company focused on molecular genetic analysis of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). The company’s mission is to improve precision cancer medicine, provide more accurate treatment monitoring, and improve patient survival using minimally-invasive liquid biopsy cancer testing services. SAGA’s proprietary tests can help patients, oncologists, and drug developers detect actionable mutations, stratify patient groups, and monitor treatment response, residual disease, and disease recurrence at unprecedented sensitivity and scale.

The Accounting Manager will lead all day‑to‑day general‑ledger activities, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and reconciliations, and drive continuous improvement across our accounting processes and systems. This hands‑on role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑growing, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Own full‑cycle GL operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and US‑GAAP compliance.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies; recommend updates and added controls as the company scales.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and ad‑hoc analyses that inform strategic decisions.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks or control gaps and implement scalable solutions.
• ·Serve as primary administrator for QuickBooks Enterprise and integrated expense/AP platforms (e.g., Concur, CompleteAP, Bill.com).
• Manage all expense reporting and company credit cards
• Collaborate with IT and Finance leadership on future ERP and data‑migration projects.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners; manage audit PBC requests.

• Mentor junior accounting staff and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Help with various ad hoc projects that may arise

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience with significant general‑ledger responsibility; life‑sciences or technology industry exposure a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise and MS Excel (pivot tables, Power Query).
• Experience with online payment and expensing platforms (e.g., Concur, CompleteAP, Bill.com).
• Solid understanding of operational accounting, accrual accounting, and month‑end close best practices.
• Experience with ERP implementations is a plus.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and ability to propose and implement process improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven, team‑oriented setting
• This position resides in our Morrisville, NC Headquarters and is an onsite role

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and company wide benefits plan

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment dedicated to improving oncology outcomes.

SAGA Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces and encourages applicants of every background.  The company’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity means that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, benefits, wage and salary administration, scheduling, disciplinary action and termination will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. SAGA Diagnostics is a participant in the E-Verify program, learn more about the program and review our required disclosures here and here.