Senior Director US Finance

Senior Director / VP, Financial Reporting & Compliance (Boston, MA)

Full-Time | Onsite (Boston) with travel to New Jersey

We are seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee our global financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations. This role is ideal for a strategic yet hands‑on finance executive who thrives in dynamic, high‑growth environments. You will oversee SEC and FPI reporting, ensure world‑class compliance standards, lead a high‑performing U.S. Finance team, and partner cross‑functionally across the business—including HR, Legal, Operations, and the Executive Team.

• Lead all SEC and FPI reporting processes, including 20‑F, 6‑K, quarterly financials, proxy disclosures, and related filings.
• Own budgeting oversight for the function.
• Ensure full compliance with SEC, GAAP, IFRS (as applicable), and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to maintain strong SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Oversee equity compensation accounting, including expense recognition and option pool tracking, in partnership with HR and Legal.
• Stay up to date on regulatory and accounting standard changes and lead timely implementation.

• Lead, mentor, and guide the U.S. Finance team, ensuring best‑in‑class accounting and reporting operations.
• Serve as the escalation point for technical accounting matters and key judgment areas.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers.

• Draft and review SEC filings and other critical external reports.
• Provide technical accounting expertise for complex and unusual transactions.
• Support system enhancements, process improvements, and finance‑related projects.

• Partner closely with the CFO on board materials, investor reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Operations on compensation planning, equity administration, compliance, and company‑wide initiatives.
• Champion process improvement, systems optimization, and finance function scalability.
• Perform other duties as needed to support organizational goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
  CPA required
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• 12+ years progressive finance and accounting experience at life science companies.
• Experience working in smaller, fast‑paced organizations.
• Global experience required.
• Deep expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and public‑company operations;
  FPI reporting strongly preferred
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• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences strongly preferred.

• Proven leadership at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
• Track record of leading senior finance professionals and managing external vendors.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to work from our Boston office on a regular basis
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• Willingness to travel regularly to our New Jersey office and other locations as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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