James Pellecchia

About James Pellecchia

I am an accomplished finance leader with 20 years of experience delivering strategic…

Experience

1. Executive Director, Controller

   Neurogene Inc.

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Led the successful payroll transition from a Pooled Employer Organization to the implementation of UKG Ready.• Re-engineered the cash basis P&L reporting process, resulting in one day of work saved per month and more detailed and accurate reporting of cash disbursements to align with the budget.• Led the Company through successful Big 4 firms audits for 2021 and 2022 and an effective S-4 with a merger target.• Improved the quality of the monthly close through implementation of a detailed task list, which reduced the close time by two business days, and the development of a more methodical and comprehensive accrual process. • Led the implementation of ASC 842 (Leases) with the assistance of a consultant.• Collaborated with consultants to document flowcharts and RCMs for SOX 404 purposes.• Manage a team of two overseeing all aspects of accounting, including month end close, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and tax returns. • Manage consultants and lead testing on NetSuite changes and enhancements.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Skills

• Fixed Assets
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Budgets
• Variance Analysis
• Management
• Account Reconciliation
• Forecasting
• U.s. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Modeling
• Microsoft Excel
• Sec Filings
• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Payable
• Financial Systems
• Cash Flow
• Cost Accounting
• Budgeting
• Financial Audits
• Gaap
• Revenue Recognition
• Accounts Receivable
• Income Tax
• Financial Statements
• Us Gaap
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Accounting
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Finance