Director of Accounting

Position Summary The Director of Accounting will be responsible for all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial compliance across a number of new entities being established. The Director will establish scalable financial processes to support multi‑entity consolidation and ensure that each program is managed with rigorous financial discipline from inception through key milestones. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across all new entities. Oversee the full close process on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including consolidated financial statements. Manage multi‑entity general ledger operations, ensuring accurate entity‑level and consolidated reporting in NetSuite. Develop and maintain a chart of accounts and cost allocation framework that supports program‑level financial tracking across development activities. Coordinate with the FP&A function to provide accurate actuals that feed into budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes. Manage the annual audit process for all entities. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including IRS tax compliance, R&D tax credit analysis, and any grant or government contract reporting obligations. Implement and enforce intercompany accounting policies, including transfer pricing documentation and intercompany eliminations. Oversee accounts payable and work closely with the AP Specialist to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, reimbursable expenses, and pass‑through billings. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in an accounting leadership role. Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry strongly preferred. Familiarity with clinical‑stage company accounting (e.g., CRO accruals, milestone accounting) strongly preferred. Proven ability to establish controls and processes in a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data for scientific and operational stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talentfoot Executive Search