Director, Accounting

Position

The Director, Accounting is a hands‑on leadership position, providing oversight and guidance on financial and accounting matters, maintaining external financial relationships and managing the day‑to‑day operations of the accounting team. This role is also responsible for driving financial reporting processes and data‑driven decision‑making across the business. A key focus of this role is ERP optimization, advancing system automation/implementation of AI to modernize finance operations, enhance accuracy, and enable scalable, high‑quality financial insights.

• Financial Strategy and Leadership:
  Oversee the organization’s Accounting department, managing and mentoring direct team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and process improvement; develop and implement financial strategies to support the organization’s long‑term goals.
• Business Partnering and Decision Support:
  Collaborate cross‑functionally to evaluate new projects or investments; support pricing strategies, cost management and margin optimization; present financial results and provide financial insight to guide operational efficiency and strategic initiatives.
• Automation and Efficiency:
  Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of finance systems and automated workflows to drive operational efficiency, enhance data accuracy, reduce manual processes, and support scalable financial operations.
• Compliance and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Oversee accounting, reporting and compliance to ensure accurate financial statements and adherence with regulatory requirements; implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Asset Management:
  Safeguard cash flow, capital, and risk exposure through effective treasury and risk management practices.
• External Relationship Management:
  Manage key external relationships, including shareholders, supply chain, audit, insurance and banking relationships.

After 3 months you will:

• Learn the North Star systems, people and where to go to get the answers you need to do your job
• Build trust within the team, leadership, and operations.
• Establish reliable, robust reporting on margins, cost and cash flow
• Begin building/developing finance team capabilities to support growth

After 6 months you will:

• Establish reliable, robust reporting on margins, cost and cash flow
• Standardize core finance processes (month end close, budgeting/forecasting, etc)
• Implement robust cost accounting process to capture true product and CDMO economics

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, and a minimum of ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in accounting, with a minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience required. MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Please note the company cannot provide immigration‑related sponsorship (including H‑1B status, O‑1 status, Optional Practical Training support, etc.) for this position. Each successful applicant will be required to complete the Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, demonstrating both identity and employment authorization, on or before the first day of employment. Under federal law, only truthful information may be provided on the Form I‑9.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus plan
• Equity Incentive Program

This role may involve working in a controlled cleanroom environment, general office setting, or specific manufacturing areas. Conditions may include:

• Exposure to varying temperatures, both indoors (heated/air‑conditioned spaces) and outdoors
• Noise levels range from quiet to loud, depending on the work area
• Specific vision abilities, including near vision, visual acuity, and color discrimination

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and may include:

• Respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and full…