Associate Director, Financial Reporting & Analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience
• Public company experience OR auditing public companies (must have public company exposure)
• SEC reporting experience (10-K & 10-Q required; S-3 exposure preferred)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting
• Monthly and quarterly financial closing process
• Preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

• FP&A experience (forecasting, budgeting)
• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience in a startup or scaling environment

Insight Global is hiring an Associate Director, Accounting/Finance, to lead external financial reporting, technical accounting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) in a dynamic, publicly traded biotechnology company. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role in a lean finance organization. The Associate Director oversees SEC reporting, internal and Board-level financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes, and technical accounting matters. This individual will partner cross‑functionally to support clinical development and corporate financial planning, while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.

This role also includes responsibilities for the monthly and quarterly financial closing process, such as preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate is both strategic and detail‑oriented, with the ability to operate effectively across reporting, analysis, and operational finance activities. This role reports to the Director of Finance.

• Prepare all SEC financial documents including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-3, press releases and annual proxy statements.
• Responsible for all financial analysis of the business including forecasts and budget.
• Establish framework for analyzing clinical study financial forecasts and support all G&A functions.
• Coordinate with Cognition’s external accounting firm for the preparation of federal and state tax filings.
• Work closely with finance team to maintain system of internal controls across the business, in accordance with SOX – 404 procedures.
• Manage the administration of equity awards, including grants, exercises, and terminations using equity administration software. Serve as liaison for employees and non-employees for questions regarding their equity holdings.
• Manage the procurement and contracts process; oversee the maintenance, updating, and editing of company contracts and monitor related financial obligations to ensure compliance with agreements and proper accounting under US GAAP.
• Leverage financial information systems to deliver timely financial results and analysis.
• Collaborate with the finance team in the preparation of Board and Audit Committee packages and presentations.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to ensure cross functional alignment of financial and corporate goals, including internal department heads and key external vendors.

$140,000 to $170,000 per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.