SEC Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Attovia Therapeutics, Inc., is seeking an SEC Controller to lead our external financial reporting function.  Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is responsible for all SEC filings and technical accounting, ensuring our public disclosures are accurate, timely, and compliant.  The SEC Controller will also manage the tax function and lead other public company governance activities including oversight of SOX compliance and stock administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, and other required filings)
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and other applicable reporting standards
• Partner with the CFO on technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards (ASC, FASB)
• Partner with Sr Director, Finance and Operations to ensure high-quality financials
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and MD&A disclosures
• Review corporate income tax provisions, returns, other compliance from outsourced tax advisor, and oversee global income tax structure
• Manage outsourced internal audit team (while working closely with Sr. Director, Finance and Operations) to:
  • Ensure processes are compliant with SOX
  • Coordinate risk assessment, documentation, testing and remediation activities
• Implement ESPP and partner with HR to manage stock administration process from finance perspective
• Manage stock-based compensation and equity accounting processes
• Manage transfer agent and annual proxy process
• Help with on boarding new employees, explaining accounting and stock processes
• Collaborate with Investor Relations on earnings press releases and materials for analysts and investors
• Support other ad-hoc projects, as necessary

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license required
• 10+ years of experience in SEC reporting or public accounting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Experience preparing or auditing 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings
• Extensive experience writing accounting memos
• Extensive experience with SOX implementation, testing, and remediation
• Proficiency with financial reporting tools including Active Disclosures and Workiva
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex accounting to non-finance stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm
• Prior experience at a small-cap or mid-cap public company
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
• Experience implementing Equity Edge Online for stock-based compensation
• Prior experience managing the tax function

About Attovia

Attovia is creating a pipeline of biotherapeutics with initial focus immune-mediated disease. The company leverages Attobody™, a novel biologics platform, to generate small format biparatopic binders that expand the addressable target universe across disease areas and can offer stronger efficacy, faster speed to response, and an improved safety profile than traditional approaches. We are currently progressing multiple programs across immune-mediated disease indications.

Our culture is centered around five core pillars:

• Integrity
• Learning & Growth
• Drive for Excellence
• Innovation
• Teamwork & Collaboration

We take pride in fostering a strong team and dynamic work environment, and we are seeking individuals who align with our values and contribute to a positive and impactful workplace.  

Attovia is located in San Carlos, CA.

Attovia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

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Leveling and salary is commensurate with experience.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.