Associate /Director, SEC Reporting & SOX

About the Company

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

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Accounting, the Associate Director/Director, SEC Reporting & SOX will lead SEC reporting, technical accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. This highly hands-on and detail-oriented leadership role requires strategic operation in a fast-paced biotech startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company’s SEC reporting process, including preparation and timely filing of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other required filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, Business Development, R&D, and other departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of external reporting disclosures.
• Design, implement, and continuously evolve the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance framework, including risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, remediation, and optimization as the company scales.
• Develop and lead SOX compliance processes to ensure internal controls are adequate and operate effectively.
• Serve as U.S. GAAP technical expert, leading accounting research and preparation of technical accounting memos.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and determine the accounting impact of complex transactions and ensure proper accounting 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.
• Partner with Legal and HR on equity administration and accounting for share-based compensation.
• Support the preparation of the annual proxy.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 regulations, and SOX compliance at a publicly traded company or public accounting firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to operate independently and accomplish objectives with minimal direction.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to balance deadlines and quality in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Experience with SEC filing platforms and equity compensation systems; stock administration experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.

Work Environment

• On-site requirement (Monday through Thursday).
• Fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Periodic/regular travel, including up to 5% of work time, which may include overnight travel.
• Constant or continuous use of a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse to perform tasks.
• Constant or frequent sitting, standing, or walking; may lift and/or move objects of various weights.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $180,000 per year for an Associate Director and $208,000 to $215,000 per year for a Director. The final pay offered will depend on factors such as type and years of experience, education, skills, and certifications.

Benefits

Eligible employees (and their dependents) may enroll in the following benefits, subject to plan documents and Company policies:

• Group healthcare plans offering medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Voluntary insurance programs, including voluntary life, AD&D, accident, and critical illness.
• Company’s 401(k) plan.
• 10 hours of paid vacation time accrued every month.
• 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• 17 paid holidays each calendar year, including a winter closure.

Other Compensation

The hired candidate will be eligible to receive:

• An annual discretionary bonus.
• An equity award, subject to the terms of the applicable employment agreement, plan documents, and Company policies.