[Remote] Accounting Manager, R&D (Non-Clinical)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life and addressing unmet medical needs. The Accounting Manager, R&D (Non-Clinical) will manage R&D accruals and expense accounting for non-clinical trial activities globally, ensuring accurate financial reporting and collaboration with various stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end R&D accrual and expense accounting process for nonclinical activities, ensuring costs are accurately captured and reflect underlying business activityPrepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, exercising judgment to assess completeness, accuracy, and overall reasonablenessPartner closely with vendors, internal project managers, and cross functional R&D teams to obtain data, validate assumptions, and support accrual calculationsSupport R&D cost areas including manufacturing, patient safety, biostatistics, CMC, supply chain, and non-trial clinical operations expensesPlay a key role in the monthly close process, contributing to continuous improvement, documentation, and close efficiencySupport global audits and statutory financial statements across the U.S., UK, and Switzerland by preparing schedules, analyses, and audit supportContribute to internal controls, SOX readiness, and accounting process development as the company continues to scaleAd-hoc tasks as assignedAll other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, related fieldA minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance with demonstrated ownership of accrualsHands‑on experience with R&D accruals in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting, including familiarity with complex R&D cost structureDemonstrated ability to apply judgment, evaluate assumptions, and assess the reasonableness of accruals in situations where inputs are incomplete or evolvingExperience working cross functionally to interpret activity, resolve issues, and ensure accurate financial outcomesExposure to global accounting environments, including supporting audits and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictionsWorking knowledge of internal controls and close processes, with experience helping build, refine, and improve accounting practices in a growing organizationStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fastmoving, high growth settingProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc)Experience with NetSuite, close management and reconciliation tools (e.g., FloQast), and contract management systems (e.g., Agiloft)BenefitsThe total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.Company OverviewSummit Mission Statement: To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to: improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.smmttx.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipSummit Therapeutics, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.