Generate Biomedicines

Generate Biomedicines

Director, Corporate Accounting

Somerville, MA · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago
ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingFP&AProcess ImprovementProcurementERPLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringGAAPSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuite

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly collaborative and hands-on Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the Company's core accounting operations as we transition to life as a public biotechnology company with an ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial.
  • This role will oversee the general ledger, monthly close, and financial reporting support processes while building scalable infrastructure to support public company requirements. The Director will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, participating in the build-out of SOX compliance, and enhancing the effectiveness of our ERP and close-related

Responsibilities

  • This role will oversee the general ledger, monthly close, and financial reporting support processes while building scalable infrastructure to support public company requirements.
  • The Director will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, participating in the build-out of SOX compliance, and enhancing the effectiveness of our ERP and close-related systems.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing accounting team by providing mentorship, structure, accountability, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.
  • Support SEC reporting and public company compliance requirements in collaboration with the technical accounting and SEC reporting teams, including the design and implementation of ICFR and SOX-compliant processes and documentation.

Requirements

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company or pre-IPO experience.
  • Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting processes.
  • Experience with NetSuite required
  • familiarity with close management and ancillary financial systems preferred.
  • Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, or R&D-intensive environments preferred.

Skills

  • Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

  • Ensure audit readiness and serve as a key liaison with external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, and continuous process improvements across the accounting function.

Company info

  • We are seeking a highly collaborative and hands-on Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the Company's core accounting operations as we transition to life as a public biotechnology company with an ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial.

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