Summary

Javara is a leading Integrated Research Organization (IRO) that specializes in transforming the clinical research landscape through its innovative Clinical Research as a Care Option (CRAACO) model. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company partners with major healthcare systems to embed clinical trials directly at the point of care, connecting patients to research opportunities through their trusted physicians. Javara's unique approach focuses on integrating clinical research into routine healthcare delivery, providing staff, training, and infrastructure needed to conduct clinical trials while enhancing patient care without administrative burdens. The company operates across multiple therapeutic areas including neurology, cardiology, vaccine development, nephrology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. By leveraging its network of healthcare partners, Javara provides access to diverse patient populations, driving faster enrollment, stronger retention, and higher-quality data for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors. The company has raised significant funding through multiple rounds, including a recent Series C round, and has established itself as a disruptive force in the clinical research ecosystem by making clinical trials more accessible, inclusive, and seamlessly integrated into healthcare delivery.

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Assist the Controller with month-end close, including account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and journal entries as assigned.
Prepare bank reconciliations, research discrepancies, and coordinate timely resolution of outstanding items.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and relevant subledgers; maintain complete documentation supporting balances and transactions.
Assist with monthly financial statements and management reports, checking data accuracy and completeness.
Analyze financial results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods; investigate variances and summarize findings for the Controller.
Maintain KPI reports and monitor financial trends, highlighting unusual movements and items requiring follow-up.
Support accounts payable, expense review, and billing activities as assigned; apply established accounting policies and internal controls.
Assist the Controller with tax filings and business compliance requirements, including preparing supporting documentation, maintaining records, tracking filing and renewal deadlines, and coordinating with external tax advisors as needed.

Revenue Forecasting and Analysis

Communicate regularly with site managers to collect and validate revenue forecasting inputs, including expected activity, timing, and changes in site operations.
Develop and update revenue forecasts under the direction of the Senior Director FP&A, using site inputs, historical results, and approved assumptions.
Compare actual revenue with forecasts and budgets; investigate variances with site managers and relevant finance and operations colleagues.
Document forecast assumptions and explain the effects of changes in activity, timing, or other revenue drivers; flag risks and opportunities.
Support recurring forecast reviews, budget preparation, and scenario analysis; incorporate agreed updates and track forecast accuracy.

Collaboration and Process Improvement

Coordinate close and forecasting deadlines with the Controller and Senior Director FP&A; follow up on missing information and communicate competing priorities promptly.
Work with accounting, billing, and operations teams to align forecast data with reported revenue and resolve data discrepancies.
Improve reporting and forecasting processes, maintain organized supporting records, and complete special projects as assigned.
Promote Javara's mission, patient safety and well-being, and a culture of integrity and excellence; protect confidential financial and business information.

Requirements

Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
Ability to analyze financial data, investigate variances, and translate operational inputs into revenue forecasts with guidance
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables, and reconciliation of data from multiple sources
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management; ability to meet recurring close and forecasting deadlines
Clear communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to obtain inputs from site managers and explain financial findings
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while handling confidential information appropriately
Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
At least two years of relevant accounting or finance experience, with exposure to month-end close, reporting, or forecasting (preferred)
Experience with revenue forecasting, budgets, KPI reporting, or financial analysis (preferred)
Experience in healthcare or clinical research; familiarity with ERP and accounting systems, preferably Workday (preferred)
Strong ability to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve financial analysis, revenue forecasting, reporting, and workflow efficiency (preferred)

Company overview

Javara is a leading Integrated Research Organization (IRO) that specializes in transforming the clinical research landscape through its innovative Clinical Research as a Care Option (CRAACO) model. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company partners with major healthcare systems to embed clinical trials directly at the point of care, connecting patients to research opportunities through their trusted physicians. Javara's unique approach focuses on integrating clinical research into routine healthcare delivery, providing staff, training, and infrastructure needed to conduct clinical trials while enhancing patient care without administrative burdens. The company operates across multiple therapeutic areas including neurology, cardiology, vaccine development, nephrology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. By leveraging its network of healthcare partners, Javara provides access to diverse patient populations, driving faster enrollment, stronger retention, and higher-quality data for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors. The company has raised significant funding through multiple rounds, including a recent Series C round, and has established itself as a disruptive force in the clinical research ecosystem by making clinical trials more accessible, inclusive, and seamlessly integrated into healthcare delivery.