Senior Director, Corporate Controller

Encoded Therapeutics•South San Francisco, CA

4d•$250,000 - $290,000•Onsite

About The Position

Encoded Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines to transform the lives of patients with severe neurological disorders. The company’s vector engineering platform enables potent and cell-type-selective regulation of gene expression, allowing for targeted modulation of disease-relevant genes. Encoded is advancing a pipeline of programs across genetic epilepsies and other neurological disorders with significant unmet need. With integrated discovery, development, and manufacturing capabilities, Encoded is positioned to efficiently move programs from concept through the clinic. Encoded is driven by a mission to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and families affected by devastating neurological disorders. For more information, please visit www.encoded.com. As we approach our next phase of growth, we are seeking a visionary Senior Director, Corporate Controller who will scale the Company’s accounting organization from a high-growth biotech startup to an innovative market leader, establishing institutional-grade rigor. This role will be responsible for overseeing all accounting activities, including accounting close and consolidation, financial reporting, technical accounting policy, payroll, equity, treasury, risk management, tax and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Active CPA license
15+ years of progressive financial management
5+ years building and managing high-performing teams
Big Four public accounting experience
Previous Controllership experience within both public companies and high-growth, investor backed, corporate environments.
Proven experience in the Biotech/Life Science industry
Deep proficiency in US GAAP, with the ability to translate the impact of complex technical standards to the Leadership Team and business partners in a way that empowers decision-making
Strong verbal and written communication skills with previous experience supporting BoD Committees
Strong ability to lead through change and communicate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with NetSuite, Coupa, ADP TS, Carta and FloQast preferred

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement surrounding quarter-end close and 409A valuation update timelines
In-house expert for technical accounting matters, managing technical accounting activities in-line with recent GAAP pronouncements, drafting of technical accounting memos, and implementing new FASB Standards
Design, document, and maintain a robust internal control environment to ensure financial statement accuracy and safeguard company assets
Manage annual financial audits with external auditors and oversee all Federal, State, and local tax compliance and filings.
Collaborate with business partners to develop Finance IT roadmap, implementing select systems to streamline manual close process and strengthen integrity of financial data
Provide the Leadership Team and Board of Directors with high-impact strategic analysis and business insights, partner and collaborate with senior leaders to meet cross-functional goals
Hire, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting team to handle increased complexity and growth

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
Meaningful stock option grants
PTO, sick time, and holiday pay
Generous Parental Leave program
Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
Professional development opportunities
Team-building events
Fully stocked kitchen
Fitness center at our SF office
medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance benefits
company’s 401k plan
Employees will also accrue vacation time off and paid sick time off
may become eligible for paid parental leave
designated paid holidays throughout the calendar year