Director, Accounting and External Reporting

Decoding The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Director, Accounting & External Reporting to serve as a key leader within our finance organization. This role operates at the intersection of technical accounting, SEC reporting, and operational execution.

Characterizing Your Impact

• Strengthen technical accounting governance through documented accounting policies, memos, and standardized processes for complex transactions.
• Implement process improvements and automation initiatives that materially reduce manual reconciliations, reporting effort, or repetitive workflows.
• Increase cross-functional alignment with FP&A, Legal, HR, R&D, Clinical, and Investor Relations on accounting implications and reporting requirements.
• Build and retain a high-performing accounting team with clear operating cadence, accountability, coaching, and succession readiness.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring efficient audit coordination, timely issue resolution, strong stakeholder communication, and successful completion of audit and compliance activities with minimal disruption to the business.
• Deliver all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) accurately and on time with minimal review adjustments or audit findings.
• Lead Audit Committee and Board reporting deliverables, ensuring accurate, timely, and effective communication of financial reporting, audit, and compliance matters.
• Lead the close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong control execution.
• Own and lead the treasury and insurance functions, overseeing cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and corporate insurance programs to ensure financial stability and risk mitigation.
• Build and scale accounting operations, including processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Leverage and optimize tools such as Netsuite, FloQast, and Workiva (or similar), and identify opportunities to enhance workflows.
• Drive process improvement through automation and practical AI applications, including areas such as reconciliations, variance analysis, and documentation.
• Ensure strong controls, documentation, and auditability as processes and systems evolve.
• Set clear priorities and operating cadence to support an efficient and disciplined close and reporting cycle.
• Support strategic initiatives, including financing transactions, board and audit committee materials, and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• To thrive in this role, you'll need:
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• 10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience
• A combination of public accounting (Big 4 or similar) and industry experience strongly preferred
• Public company experience with direct ownership of SEC reporting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance
• Deep technical accounting expertise paired with strong business judgment
• Player-coach leadership style; willing to operate strategically and tactically with a track record of building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
• Executive communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $210,000 - $230,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive assessment of the candidate's qualifications, including education, training, and relevant experience. Additional factors such as external market conditions, the role's criticality, and internal equity will also be considered.