Director, Technical Accounting & External Financial Reporting

Director, Technical Accounting & External Financial Reporting

About Superluminal Medicines:

Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Technical Accounting & External Financial Reporting to join our Finance team and help build scalable accounting and reporting capabilities for a growing preclinical‑stage biotechnology company. This role will serve as a key finance leader responsible for technical accounting, external financial reporting, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes.

The Director, Technical Accounting & External Financial Reporting will own the evaluation and documentation of complex accounting matters, lead external financial reporting activities, and partner closely with Finance leadership, external auditors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This individual will play a critical role in translating complex accounting guidance into practical business solutions while helping the organization develop strong financial infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative accounting leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with excellent communication skills. This individual will build strong relationships across the organization, partner effectively with business leaders, and serve as a trusted resource who helps teams understand the financial implications of business decisions while allowing them to focus on advancing the company’s mission.

This is a highly visible role for an accounting leader who enjoys solving complex problems, building processes, and creating scalable reporting capabilities in a dynamic biotech environment.

• Serve as the company’s technical accounting subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and transactions.
• Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and supporting documentation for significant accounting matters.
• Evaluate accounting implications of complex transactions, including collaboration arrangements, revenue recognition, equity transactions, stock‑based compensation, debt, financing arrangements, leases, and other strategic initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures that promote consistent application of accounting guidance across the organization.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting and business operations.
• Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reporting, including financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and related reporting packages.
• Manage the financial reporting calendar and coordinate with cross‑functional partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Support preparation of external reporting materials and financial disclosures.
• Develop processes and documentation to support efficient and scalable financial reporting.
• Partner with Finance leadership to enhance reporting processes, improve transparency, and support evolving business needs.

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and manage audit activities related to technical accounting, financial reporting, and disclosures.
• Coordinate audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and ensure timely resolution of audit questions.
• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of internal controls and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting operations, strengthen…