Associate Director​/Director, Accounting

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Full Time Corporate Office, San Diego, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Job Title: Associate Director/ Director, Accounting

Job Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. (“
Avenzo
” or “
Company
”) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation oncology therapies for patients. The Company was co-founded in 2022 by Drs. Athena Countouriotis and Mohammad Hirmand (former CEO and CMO of Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc., respectively). Our team is passionate about and committed to advancing a pipeline of potential best-in-class targeted oncology programs that make a difference in the lives of people with cancer.

The Company is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, Controller, the Associate Director/ Director, Accounting will lead accounting activities related to clinical trials, research and development expenses, and external clinical vendors. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close activities, SOX compliance, and the development of scalable accounting processes that support the growth of the organization. This individual will provide leadership and partner closely across the organization and help strengthen operational effectiveness.

The position requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced biotech startup environment and can operate strategically while also managing day‑to‑day accounting operations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical trial accounting function, partnering with Accounting, Clinical Operations, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and month‑end close
• Develop, implement and maintain robust clinical accrual methodologies using patient enrollment data, vendor activity reports, contract terms, and milestone tracking to ensure complete and accurate expense recognition
• Lead cross‑functional meetings with Clinical Operations to review contracts, purchase orders, timelines, and study activity status
• Analyze financial data within clinical study expense trackers to ensure vendor services are recorded in the appropriate accounting period
• Review clinical trial contracts, work orders, amendments and change orders against actual services performed to identify and communicate out‑of‑scope activities and financial risks to management
• Establish and enhance policies, accrual processes, methodologies, and reporting procedures related to monthly clinical trial accounting activities
• Serve as a key participant in clinical project review meetings to ensure all study activities are captured, accrued, and reported accurately and timely
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to support monthly data collection and the month‑end close process
• Prepare and present quantitative and qualitative financial summaries, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities
• Own and maintain SOX controls related to Clinical and R&D accrual processes, ensuring compliance, audit readiness and adherence to internal control requirements
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements that increase efficiency, scalability and accuracy across clinical trial accounting operations and financial reporting
• Translate complex accounting and financial information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership, to support strategic and operational decision‑making
• Mentor and develop and provide leadership to accounting staff, fostering team growth and…