Associate Director, Finance

Atrium Therapeutics•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Atrium is a biopharmaceutical company pioneering delivery of RNA therapeutics to the heart to transform the standard of care for people living with cardiomyopathies. Our proprietary technology leverages the targeted RNA delivery platform initially designed at Avidity, which combines the tissue selectivity of mAbs and other targeted delivery ligands with the precision of oligonucleotides. This unique combination is designed to allow selective targeting of the underlying genetic drivers of disease that were previously undruggable. Through targeted, non-viral delivery of siRNA to cardiac tissues, our approach has the potential to overcome key limitations of nonspecific viral and nanoparticle-based delivery systems, including challenges related to tissue specificity, immunogenicity, and redosing. The Associate Director, Finance will play a critical role supporting both accounting operations and financial planning & analysis within a growing biotech organization. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, this role is designed to bridge day-to-day accounting activities with forward-looking analysis and business support. This is a highly cross-functional role that offers broad exposure across the general ledger, financial reporting, and FP&A. The individual will partner closely with finance leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy while helping translate financial results into insights that support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong operational accounting foundation, combined with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to engage more deeply in the â€œwhy behind the numbers.â€ This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working across disciplines and contributing beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4 (or equivalent) audit experience preferred
Strong operational accounting foundation, including general ledger and close processes
Demonstrated ability or interest in working beyond core accounting into financial analysis, forecasting, or business support
Life sciences or biotech experience preferred, including familiarity with clinical accruals
Working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX experience a plus)
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers
Excellent communication skills and ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders
Analytical, curious, and proactive with a problem-solving mindset
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with ambiguity
Collaborative and adaptable, with a willingness to take on a broad and evolving scope

Responsibilities

Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement support to ensure an accurate and efficient close
Partner with accounting leadership on key areas including accruals (including clinical trial accruals), stock-based compensation, and payroll
Support audit and control-related activities, ensuring processes are well-documented and operating effectively
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and identification of key business drivers
Build and maintain financial analyses to support decision-making and resource allocation
Translate financial results into clear insights and narratives for finance leadership
Oversee stock-based compensation and equity programs, ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and alignment with company policies and compliance requirements
Partner cross-functionally to understand spend, resolve issues, and improve financial visibility across the organization
Collaborate with internal and external partners to support financial operations and reporting
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting, and better connect financial data to business outcomes