Job Summary
The Associate Director position is responsible for spearheading the accounting operations and financial reporting, serving as the company’s inaugural dedicated accounting leader. This role encompasses managing the month-end closing activities, supervising technical accounting aspects related to collaborations and grants, and establishing scalable systems and policies for the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee technical accounting activities for collaborations and grant-related matters.
- Implement scalable systems and policies to enhance the accounting function.
- Develop and maintain a robust internal control environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is essential.
- CPA license is required.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the biotechnology or life sciences industry.
- Strong technical understanding of U.S. GAAP is necessary.
ProFound provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
