Senior Accountant

Faeth Therapeutics•San Francisco, CA

4h•Remote

About The Position

Faeth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology company listed on Nasdaq that recently raised $200M in funding. With a strong scientific foundation and a founding team that includes the discoverer of our target pathway, we are advancing PIKTOR, a multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor program, toward multiple near-term milestones. We are a small, focused team where every person has direct impact — united by a shared commitment to care deeply, create boldly, and never stop learning. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations and building scalable processes. This is a hands-on role with strong exposure to leadership, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and enjoys both execution and process improvement. You’ll work closely with the Controller and broader finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting while helping to establish best-in-class accounting practices.

Requirements

3–6+ years of accounting experience
Combination of public accounting (Big 4 or similar) and/or industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP fundamentals
Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
Familiarity with: Accrual accounting
Familiarity with: Financial systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP)
Familiarity with: Excel (comfortable working with large datasets)
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
Comfortable working in a hands-on, evolving startup environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in biotech, life sciences, or high-growth startup environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy across accounts
Assist in preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements
Support internal reporting packages for leadership
Help ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
Support accounting for: Prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets
Support accounting for: Clinical trial accruals and R&D expenses
Take full ownership of the accounts payable cycle – from processing to compliance and reconciliation
Assist with implementation and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
Support external audits and coordinate with auditors
Assist in maintaining internal controls and documentation
Contribute to building SOX-ready processes as the company scales
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows
Support implementation or optimization of accounting systems and tools
Help document and standardize processes across the team