Associate ​/Director, SEC Reporting & SOX

Associate Director/Director, SEC Reporting and SOX

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. 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.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Accounting, the Associate Director/Director, SEC Reporting & SOX will be responsible for SEC reporting, technical accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance of the Company. This position requires a highly hands-on and detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced biotech startup environment and can operate strategically.

• Lead the Company's SEC reporting process, including the preparation and timely filing of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other required filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, compliance with timeliness
• Partner cross-functionally at all levels, including Legal, Investor Relations, Business Development, R&D to ensure the accuracy and consistency of external reporting disclosures
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolvement of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance framework, including risk assessment, control design and matrix, documentation, testing, remediation, and optimization as the company scales
• Develop and lead the Company's SOX compliance processes and ensure internal controls are adequate and operate effectively
• Serve as U.S. GAAP technical expert and lead the accounting research effort for technical accounting issues and the preparation of the technical accounting memos
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve accounting policies and procedures
• Lead the evaluation and determination of the accounting impact of complex transactions and responsible for the accounting of such transactions at month-end close
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors on quarterly reviews, annual audits and SOX compliance to ensure timely and successful completion of financial statement audits
• Partner with Legal and HR on equity administration and responsible for the accounting for share-based compensation
• Support the preparation of annual proxy
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience within the life sciences industry or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience
• CPA with public accounting experience required
• Big 4 CPA firm experience preferred
• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulation and SOX compliance at a publicly traded company or public accounting firm required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent decision-making skills and can act and operate independently with minimal direction to accomplish objectives
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to balance deadlines and quality
• Excellent capacity to prioritize effectively and stay poised in a fast-paced growth environment
• Experience with SEC filing platforms and equity compensation systems
• Stock administration experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset
• This position requires periodic/regular travel, including up to 5% of work time, which may include overnight travel

Physical Demands:

• Constant or continuous use of a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse to perform a variety of tasks
• Constant or frequent sitting, standing, or walking
• May lift and/or move objects of various weights

Work Environment:

• On-site requirement (Monday through Thursday)
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The salary range for this position for an Associate Director is $170,000 to $180,000 per year. The salary range for this position for a Director is $208,000 to $215,000 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of experience within the job and the industry, education, and skills and certifications.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental,…