Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology, and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease.

About the role

IDEAYA is seeking a Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to join the Finance team. This individual will play a key leadership role in IDEAYA's external reporting, technical accounting, and financial compliance activities. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, this role will lead the preparation and review of SEC filings, evaluate complex transactions under U.S. GAAP, support the Company's SOX program, and oversee equity accounting and related reporting.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can operate effectively in a fast-paced public-company environment, improve processes and controls, and develop scalable reporting practices as IDEAYA continues to grow. This position is based in South San Francisco and requires onsite presence four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and support other SEC filings, including Forms 8-K and the annual proxy statement.
• Own key components of the external reporting process, including financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, disclosure checklists, tie-out documentation, and supporting workpapers.
• Establish and manage the quarterly and annual reporting calendar, coordinate inputs across functions, and drive timely resolution of review comments and open items.
• Research, analyze, and document complex accounting matters and significant transactions; prepare high-quality technical accounting memoranda and present conclusions to management and external auditors.
• Monitor new and proposed U.S. GAAP accounting standards, SEC rules, and disclosure requirements; assess potential impacts and lead implementation and related disclosure updates.
• Prepare and review materials for the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and senior management related to financial reporting, technical accounting, and control matters.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, including coordination of requests, technical consultations, and issue resolution.
• Support the Company's SOX compliance program by evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, improving documentation, and partnering with process owners and internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee equity accounting and reporting, including stock-based compensation, earnings per share, weighted-average shares, diluted share calculations, and equity-related disclosures.
• Provide oversight of stock administration activities and coordinate with the transfer agent, equity platform provider, Human Resources, and Legal on equity matters.
• Partner with third-party advisors on selected corporate tax matters, including provision support, and other compliance or reporting needs.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities for areas within scope.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, strengthen controls, improve data quality, and enhance the scalability of accounting operations and systems.
• Provide coaching, review, and project leadership to team members and external service providers; help foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA license required.
• 8 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and public-company industry experience; biotechnology or life sciences experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, financial statement presentation, and disclosure practices.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-K and 10-Q, technical accounting memoranda, and supporting documentation for external audits.
• Experience with complex accounting areas such as stock-based compensation, earnings per share, equity transactions, collaboration arrangements, leases, and other significant or non-routine transactions.
• Strong understanding of SOX-compliant processes, internal controls, and public-company close and reporting environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear, decision-useful conclusions.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Tax, FP&A, Investor Relations, and other functions.
• Experience with NetSuite, an equity administration platform, and SEC reporting software is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% company-paid for employees and 90% company-paid for dependents).
• 401k retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Wellness programs.
• Merit-based salary increases and eligibility for company discretionary short-term incentive plans and stock option awards.

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $162,000 - $200,000. The final salary offered will depend on factors such as experience, education, location, and performance during the interview process.

Schedule

This position requires onsite presence in South San Francisco four days per week. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons.