Senior Director, Corporate Controller

About the role

Encoded Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines to transform the lives of patients with severe neurological disorders. The company's vector engineering platform enables potent and cell-type-selective regulation of gene expression, allowing for targeted modulation of disease-relevant genes. This visionary Senior Director, Corporate Controller role will scale the Company's accounting organization from a high-growth biotech startup to an innovative market leader, establishing institutional-grade rigor. The role is based in South San Francisco and reports to the Vice President, Finance.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement surrounding quarter-end close and 409A valuation update timelines
• Serve as in-house expert for technical accounting matters, managing technical accounting activities in-line with recent GAAP pronouncements, drafting technical accounting memos, and implementing new FASB Standards
• Design, document, and maintain a robust internal control environment to ensure financial statement accuracy and safeguard company assets
• Manage annual financial audits with external auditors and oversee all Federal, State, and local tax compliance and filings
• Collaborate with business partners to develop Finance IT roadmap, implementing select systems to streamline manual close process and strengthen integrity of financial data
• Provide the Leadership Team and Board of Directors with high-impact strategic analysis and business insights, partner and collaborate with senior leaders to meet cross-functional goals
• Hire, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting team to handle increased complexity and growth

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Active CPA license
• 15+ years of progressive financial management, 5+ years building and managing high-performing teams
• Big Four public accounting experience
• Previous Controllership experience within both public companies and high-growth, investor-backed corporate environments
• Proven experience in the Biotech/Life Science industry
• Deep proficiency in US GAAP, with the ability to translate the impact of complex technical standards to the Leadership Team and business partners in a way that empowers decision-making
• Proficiency with NetSuite, Coupa, ADP TS, Carta, and FloQast preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with previous experience supporting BoD Committees
• Strong ability to lead through change and communicate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders

Pay

For candidates based in the SF Bay Area, the salary range for this position is $250,000 to $290,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
• Meaningful stock option grants
• PTO, sick time, and holiday pay
• Generous Parental Leave program
• Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
• STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Team-building events
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Fitness center at the South San Francisco office
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits for employees and their families
• 401k plan enrollment
• Vacation time off and paid sick time off accrual
• Paid parental leave eligibility
• Designated paid holidays throughout the calendar year