Senior Accountant

Odyssey Therapeutics is propelling drug development beyond what is now possible to deliver medicines that address critical needs of patients with inflammatory and immunology diseases. We achieve unprecedented speed and efficiency by bringing together a target-centric approach, a toolbox of cutting-edge technologies, and a team of accomplished, world-class drug hunters. By reimagining the drug development process, we are creating a deep and broad drug pipeline that holds the potential to transform human health.

The Senior Accountant will play an important role in supporting Odyssey’s accounting operations and financial close process as a newly public biotech company. Reporting to the Director, Assistant Controller, this individual will be responsible for key areas of the monthly and quarterly close, account reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting support, and process improvements. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented accounting professional with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and rapidly scaling environment.

• Support the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations including bank reconciliations, allocations, flux analyses, and close deliverables.
• Own key balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas, ensuring that balances are accurate, well-supported and reconciled on time each month.
• Prepare flux analyses and variance explanations for income statement and balance sheet accounts, helping management understand period-over-period changes.
• Support the company’s AP and procurement processes, payroll process, corporate credit card program, and employee expense reporting, including compliance with company policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline close activities, improve processes, and strengthen accounting operations as the company scales.

• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, and SEC reporting schedules.
• Assist with audit and review requests, including preparation of supporting documentation and coordination with external auditors.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and public company reporting standards.
• Support technical accounting analyses and documentation for routine and non‑routine transactions, as needed.

• Support compliance with internal controls over financial reporting, including timely execution and documentation of assigned controls.
• Partner with accounting and finance team members to improve control design, process efficiency, and documentation standards.
• Assist with the implementation and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
• Maintain organized and complete documentation to support SOX readiness, audit requirements, and management review.

• Partner with Finance, R&D Operations, Legal, HR, and other business functions to support accurate accounting and financial reporting.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding accruals, purchase orders, invoices, and accounting-related matters.
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and finance initiatives as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing accounting function that supports Odyssey’s growth as a public company.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, field required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years of experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, financial analyses, audit support schedules, and documentation for management review. Experience processing payroll is a plus.
• Public accounting, public company, SOX readiness, or internal controls experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, organization, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with Net Suite, Coupa, ADP or similar platforms preferred.