Job Description

Job description:

Cactus Life Sciences is a remote-first organization, and we embrace an "accelerate from anywhere" culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an

Assistant Manager, Project Accounting

to manage project accounting, with a strong focus on end-to-end project billing, expense validation, and financial coordination. The role ensures accurate invoicing, revenue optimization, and alignment with project deliverables, while acting as a key liaison between finance, project teams, and clients to support timely and compliant project accounting processes.
Job responsibilities:
Prepare and submit accurate draft and final invoices for billable projects, ensuring proper documentation and timely approvals. Liaise with Project Managers and Account Managers on contract terms, change orders, and billing modifications. Identify unbilled items and pursue billing opportunities to optimize revenue. Review, validate, and process project-related expenses, ensuring timely client billing with appropriate backup. Maintain organized billing records and documentation in accordance with standard procedures. Drive process improvements to enhance invoicing efficiency and ensure timely delivery to client points of contact. Independently manage large accounts and handle complex client queries beyond standard support scope.

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Qualifications and prerequisites:
Minimum 4 years of project accounting experience, with a focus on global clients, particularly in the US, UK, and EU. Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with tools such as Salesforce, Oracle Fusion, and SharePoint is a plus. Strong understanding of core financial and banking processes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial details to non-finance stakeholders. Strong stakeholder management skills; capable of working cross-functionally and resolving issues independently.

Application process:

Application Process

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter and three interview rounds.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently. Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page. Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration. Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About Us:

At

Cactus Life Sciences

(cactuslifesciences.com), we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange--leveraging AI, automation, and innovation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.


Our expertise spans medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle. By blending scientific rigor, agile operational models, and future-ready technologies, we partner with medical affairs teams to catalyze their transformation, adapt to a changing landscape, and drive meaningful outcomes for healthcare communities worldwide.