Associate Director, Accounting Operations

Cogent Biosciences•Waltham, MA

1d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cogent Biosciences is seeking a seasoned accounting leader to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, vendor management, fixed assets, and procurement processes. This role provides strategic oversight of compliance, tax reporting, internal controls, and audit support while driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

Requirements

7+ years’ experience with accounts payable and/or purchasing management and accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
Strong knowledge U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Proficiency in accounting software, NetSuite strongly preferred and Agiloft and/or Jaggaer e-procurement experience a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Sarbanes-Oxley experience required
Pharma/biotech experience strongly preferred
Ability to be on-site in Waltham, MA required

Nice To Haves

Agiloft and/or Jaggaer e-procurement experience

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting operations, including procurement, vendor management, accounts payable, fixed asset management, and supporting services and contracts
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations based on assigned accounting areas and consistent with accounting operations
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the accounting operations team responsible for purchasing and PO maintenance, invoice processing, vendor maintenance, and payment execution
Generate and present critical metrics, such as AP aging reports, Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), data input and review, stakeholder follow up, etc.
Support FX forecasting and other cash forecasting processes
Support business tax reporting, including sales and use tax and VAT filings and work directly with third party consultants on tax filings
Support state registrations, filings and maintenance
Support and oversee the build out and maintenance of compliance processes, including expense report audit and Sunshine Act reporting processes; work closely with the compliance and accounting teams to ensure we have appropriate processes and controls in place
Own and manage credit card and expense report reporting processes, including exception processing, policy validation and trend reporting, and monitoring for HCP meals and sponsorship activity processed to credit card
Oversee day-to-day equity operations, including maintenance of system, reporting of grants and exercises and ensuring information is provided to accounting and payroll teams timely
Work with internal teams to ensure procure to pay processes are efficient, well-documented, and aligned with internal controls and critically evaluate existing processes and controls for changes or enhancements needed
Review changes to access and workflows needed to support changing processes and internal controls and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for all changes
Develop reporting to support processes and internal controls
Support internal and external audit efforts
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiations and process enhancements to systems and month-end close processes, embracing digital automation
Lead, mentor and develop accounting operations team to drive performance and professional growth