Job Title: Finance Manager, R&D
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid schedule - with in office as needed for meetings)
Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 plus bonus
Company: Pharmaceutical Research/Development
Apply: chrc511@kellyservices.com
Overview of the Position
Kelly Services is seeking a Finance Manager, R&D to support the management of external and internal expenses across a multi-year Research & Development portfolio. This role is responsible for tracking project-related financial commitments, supporting forecasting and milestone payments, and ensuring accurate expense reconciliation.
This is a hands-on, highly collaborative position partnering closely with R&D, Human Resources, and Finance teams. Pharma/biotech experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
R&D Financial Project Support
Support Clinical Development and Finance leadership during vendor selection and contract review processes
Track financial commitments, payment milestones, and expenses across R&D projects throughout the lifecycle
Monitor projects spend and support forecasting activities
Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial alignment across initiatives
Expense Management & Accounting Support
Serve as backup for invoice review to ensure accuracy, documentation, and proper GL/project coding
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Support external audit requests and documentation
Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports related to R&D spend and commitments
Manage grant management funding forms, inquiries, and reporting
Cash Management & Operational Support
Manage banking activities, including preparation of wire transfers and coordination with approvers
Prepare bank and investment account reconciliations
Manage bi-monthly payroll processing, allocations, reconciliations, and tax filings
Oversee retirement plan funding, quarterly and year-end true ups
Support annual retirement plan nondiscrimination testing and Form 5500 filings
Assist with insurance renewals and other finance operations as assigned
Compliance, Systems & Process Improvement
Maintain finance policies, procedures, and documentation related to financial commitments
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and system utilization
Ensure adherence to applicable GxP and regulatory standards
Maintain required regulatory and compliance training
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
5-10 years of relevant accounting, finance, or project finance experience
Pharma, biotech, clinical research, or grant-funded environment experience strongly preferred
NetSuite experience desired
Strong analytical, organizational, and detail orientation
Comfortable working with financial systems and advanced spreadsheets
Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally
Why Apply:
Competitive salary plus bonus
Hybrid flexibility in New York City
High-impact role supporting critical R&D initiatives
Collaborative, mission-driven environment
Comprehensive benefits package
Interviews are happening NOW - interested candidates: Please send resumes to chrc511@kellyservices.com
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