Assistant Controller / Director of Accounting
Join a fast-paced, collaborative, cutting-edge start-up biotechnology company developing the next generation of therapeutic bispecific antibodies focused on extracellular protein degradation. Our mission is to generate novel transformative medicines for the patients that need it most. The Assistant Controller/Director of Accounting will manage all accounting functions while setting the company up for success with future growth. Reporting to the CFO, this role will help lead most aspects of corporate accounting and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of managerial expertise/potential with the ability to perform “hands on” work and a sense for how to balance processes and controls with the desire to maintain operating flexibility. This is an ideal position for a motivated accountant who wants to roll up their sleeves, work collaboratively with colleagues, and shape the future direction of the accounting function at an exciting growth-stage company.
Day-to-day responsibilities may include:
Manage accounting function and treasury operations
Ensure timely and accurate monthly close process and preparation of GAAP financial statements
Lead annual financial audit and preparation of tax returns
Serve as a key contact for external auditors and tax advisors
Oversee the cap table and stock administration
Supervise A/P; review and approve most invoices and expense reports
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement changes and improvements to the accounting processes and systems to ensure scalability
Support FP&A with P&L analysis
Potentially support ERP system implementation in the future (e.g., transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite)
Manage and build the accounting team as the company grows and evolves (initially supervises a team of 2 part-time consultants)
Required Education / Experience and Skills:
8-10+ years of experience in an accounting/finance role with increasing levels of responsibility (ideally experience both with major audit firm and with a start-up)
Biopharma experience required; experience with clinical trials accounting preferred
Experience with QuickBooks preferred
Excellent technical accounting skills with a detailed understanding of current GAAP standards
BS/BA degree in accounting; CPA preferred (active or inactive)
Highly organized and detail-oriented; can maintain high quality and accuracy while working quickly and meeting deadlines
Comfortable in a fast-moving, dynamic environment; able to multi-task, prioritize and respond quickly within a rapidly changing environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactive, resourceful, self-starter with high integrity and accountability; able to work well independently and in a team environment.
Job level will be based on prior experience and accomplishment. The expected base salary range for the Assistant Controller/Director of Accounting role is $175,000-$225,000.
The above pay range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation is based on various factors, including experience, education, skillset, and geographic location. This pay range is for the Bay Area, CA, location and may be adjusted to the labor market in other geographic areas.
Benefits & Perks:
Comprehensive and competitive health, vision, dental, life insurance
Competitive base pay, bonus, and equity package
Unlimited PTO, Paid Holidays and Winter Break
10 weeks Parental Bonding Leave
Epi 401(k) Plan
EpiBiologics is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you think you will excel in this role, but perhaps don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply!
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