Director, Corporate and Pipeline Communications Corporate Affairs

Stoke Therapeutics•Bedford, MA

9d•$360,000 - $440,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The posting’s title is Director, Corporate and Pipeline Communications, Corporate Affairs. However, the position description is for a Senior Vice President, Accounting and Corporate Controller, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This executive owns accounting operations, external financial reporting, corporate tax, and internal controls, and is responsible for building a scalable, audit-ready finance infrastructure as Stoke transitions from pre-commercial to commercial operations. The role serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive leadership team, Audit Committee, and external auditors, and leads commercial-launch finance readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA certification.
15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant leadership experience as a Corporate Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, or equivalent at a public company.
Expertise in SEC reporting, SOX 404 compliance, and US GAAP.
Experience supporting a company through commercial launch, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, gross-to-net accounting, and commercial inventory accounting.
Experience building scalable teams, processes, and systems in a high-growth environment.
Experience presenting to Audit Committees and managing external auditor relationships.
Exceptional judgment, executive presence, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another advanced degree.
Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.
Life sciences or biotechnology experience.

Responsibilities

Lead global accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and cost accounting.
Establish the operating model, governance, and performance standards for an accurate, timely, and consistent close process.
Own the integrity, timeliness, and quality of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
Partner with the CFO, Legal, and Investor Relations on disclosure controls, earnings materials, and Audit Committee reporting.
Set accounting policies and positions for complex transactions, including gross-to-net revenue deductions, distributor agreements, and collaborative R&D arrangements.
Advise leadership on accounting implications of commercial launches, partnerships, and business development activity.
Maintain, test, and strengthen the internal control framework under SOX Section 404, and drive standardization, automation, and systems enhancements.
Direct accounting for clinical and commercial inventory, including capitalization, allocation, and valuation, and oversee financial matters involving third-party logistics partners.
Oversee external advisors handling corporate tax compliance, ASC 740 income tax accounting, and R&D tax credit strategy.
Support the CFO in developing and executing treasury and cash management policies.
Lead annual external audits and quarterly reviews, serving as the primary executive liaison to external auditors.
Provide the Audit Committee with timely, transparent information about accounting matters, key judgments, and control status.
Prepare the finance and accounting organization for commercial launch by ensuring people, processes, systems, and controls are in place before first revenue.
Identify and implement scalable systems and process improvements.
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing finance and accounting organization, including succession planning and a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service.
Partner across the company with Commercial, Clinical, Supply Chain, Legal, and Corporate Development.