Associate Director, Accounting Operations

Cogent Biosciences•Waltham, MA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. By leveraging validated biology and a rational drug discovery approach, Cogent aims to create real solutions that address the underlying drivers of disease and offer meaningful hope to patient's. The company’s lead therapeutic candidate, bezuclastinib, is a highly selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to potently target KIT D816V and other mutations in KIT exon 17. These mutations are known drivers of systemic mastocytosis (SM) and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) - both serious conditions driven by oncogenic KIT signaling. Bezuclastinib is currently being evaluated in multiple registration-directed trials across Non-Advanced SM (NonAdvSM), Advanced SM (AdvSM), and GIST. In July 2025, Cogent announced that its registration-direct SUMMIT trial in patients with NonAdvSM achieved statistical significance across all primary and key secondary endpoints, and the company is on track to file its first New Drug Application for this patient population by the end of 2025. The company also remains on track to announce top-line results for its APEX trial in patients with AdvSM in the second half of 2025 and for its PEAK trial in patients with GIST by the end of 2025. The company also has an ongoing Phase 1 study of its novel internally discovered FGFR2 inhibitor, and the Cogent Research Team is developing a portfolio of novel targeted therapies to help patients fighting other serious, genetically driven diseases targeting mutations in ErbB2, PI3Kα and KRAS. Through its commitment to precision medicine and targeted innovation, Cogent Biosciences is working to transform the treatment landscape for patients with serious and underserved diseases. By leveraging validated biology and a rational drug discovery approach, Cogent aims to create real solutions that address the underlying drivers of disease. Our culture of inquisitiveness fuels continuous learning and innovation; we challenge assumptions, ask bold questions, and embrace a mindset of discovery to uncover transformative insights. We are looking for 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; will require some travel to Boulder, CO location

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, vendor management, fixed asset management, research lab procurement, and supporting services and contracts
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the accounting operations team responsible for purchasing and PO maintenance, invoice processing, vendor maintenance, and payment execution
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
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements
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
Support equity operations, including maintenance of system, reporting of grants and exercises and ensuring information is provided to accounting and payroll teams timely
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

Benefits

To attract the very best talent, we offer a generous benefits package that includes competitive pay, performance-based bonus, stock options, insurance coverage (health, dental, life, and disability), competitive time-off, a 401(k) plan, and commuter/parking benefits.

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