Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.

Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

Finance Manager, Clinical Trials

Reporting to the Executive Director of External Accounting, the Finance Manager, Clinical Trials will be a key member of Ocular’s Accounting & Reporting team. 

The Finance Manager's responsibilities comprise of various aspects within accounting operations, including the monthly and quarterly close and the preparation of consolidated financial statements. To be able to accomplish this, the Finance Manager should be a highly organized and proactive individual with a strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. The Manager should enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Prepare accounting documentation such as journal entries and account reconciliations for clinical trials budgets including the monthly and quarterly close process Ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation that supports journal entries and account reconciliations to create and maintain an audit trail Perform analytical procedures to explain developments and trends Collaborate cross-functionally with other groups within the organization to ensure that accounting-relevant information is shared and processed in a timely manner, including, but not limited to, information regarding accruals Assist with the quarterly reviews and annual audit, conducted under PCAOB requirements, by interacting directly with the Company’s auditors as needed Assist the Accounting & Reporting leadership in maintaining an effective control environment (SOX 404) by creating, maintaining, and providing documentation to support the procedures to test design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting Assist with special or ad-hoc projects as well as other accounting & reporting related matters as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required 3+ years of experience with budget development for clinical trials or other health care related procedures 1+ year of experience with management of clinical trial budgets, highly preferred Familiarity with clinical trial protocols, budgeting, pricing, and valuation techniques. Experience in database management, meeting protocol, consensus building, and developing business cases. Proficiency in HR management tasks, communication, presenting, continuous improvement, and project management. Strong problem-solving skills, relationship building, diligence, professionalism, leadership, and adaptability.

Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/.