Director Accounting

A publicly traded life sciences company in the Greater Boston area is seeking a Director of Accounting / Controller to join its finance leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on accounting leader seeking broad responsibility across corporate accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, and financial operations.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including general ledger, consolidations, and financial reporting
• Oversee accounting for R&D activities and other industry-specific transactions
• Support SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance
• Manage complex accounting matters involving equity, stock-based compensation, debt, and other financial instruments
• Lead external audit activities and strengthen accounting policies, controls, and processes
• Partner with senior leadership across Finance and other functional areas
• Drive process improvements and support the continued development of the accounting organization

• Public accounting background required;
  Big 4 preferred
• Biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience required
• Strong U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting background
• Public company and SOX experience
• Experience with complex accounting transactions and financial reporting
• CPA preferred
• Hands-on, proactive accounting leader with strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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