Associate Director, Accounting, Clinical and R&D

About the role

Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation oncology therapies. The Associate Director, Accounting for Clinical and Research & Development will lead accounting activities related to clinical trials, research and development expenses, and external clinical vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical trial accounting function, partnering with Accounting and Clinical Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely month-end close and reporting of clinical trial costs
• Develop and maintain clinical accrual methodologies using patient enrollment metrics, vendor data, and contract milestone tracking
• 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, 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 and audit readiness
• Drive continuous process improvements to streamline clinical trial accounting operations, including accrual models, methodologies, and system implementations
• Summarize and present complex accounting and financial data to senior leadership, translating detailed analyses into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering team growth and scalability within a rapidly evolving organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, or a related area degree preferred (e.g., MBA)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in the life sciences industry or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience: CPA preferred
• Clinical/R&D accounting experience within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry and experience supporting public company reporting requirements
• Proven leadership experience managing and scaling accounting teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Extensive expertise in Clinical Trial Accounting, partnering directly with Clinical Operations teams, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and external vendors
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience with financial systems and implementations, including NetSuite, procure-to-pay (P2P) workflow platforms, and Clinical/R&D accounting systems
• Extensive experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness
• 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

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Equity award
• Group healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Voluntary insurance programs (life, AD&D accident, and critical illness)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 17 paid holidays each calendar year, including a winter closure

Pay

$163,000 to $184,000 per year

Schedule

On-site requirement (Monday through Thursday)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avenzo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived protected characteristic or characteristics, or any combination of protected characteristics including race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), the employee or their family member’s status as a victim of a qualifying act of violence, political activity or affiliation, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, association with an individual who has, or is perceived to have, a protected characteristic or characteristics, or any combination of protected characteristics, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.