Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is a key contributor in leading a dynamic financial organization dedicated to financial integrity and focused on supporting the Company’s growth strategy. They will be responsible for financial reporting, accounting operations, financial systems, and controls, including but not limited to SEC, auditing firms, tax preparers, and asset managers.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the accounting operations team, ensuring high performance and fostering individual and team development
• Responsible for supporting and enhancing a collaborative, innovative, and financially disciplined organization
• Ensure the finance organization delivers timely financials in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure the Company has adequate, documented internal controls for SOX compliance
• Effectively manage tax compliance, financial operations, payroll, purchasing, and treasury
• Lead the FP&A function through budgeting, close, and long-range planning processes
• Participate in partnership/acquisition activities, as applicable
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and systems
• Support the CFO in managing key stakeholders, including investors, executive management, Board of Directors, external auditors, investment bankers, and sell-side research analysts

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

BS / BA in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred

CPA required

Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership in life-science accounting and finance, including 5+ years in public accounting

Experience with commercial(izing) life sciences, inventory management, and cost-of-products sold is required

Experience with product revenue and gross-to-net accounting

Strong financial (IT) systems experience, including ERP implementation and management

NetSuite, ActiveDisclosure, Bill.com, and Shareworks experience preferred

Experience with SEC compliance issues of a public company

Significant experience with partnership/acquisition accounting

Experience managing the financial operations and reporting of a biopharma company through drug launch and exposure to bio/pharma revenue recognition issues is strongly desired

Detailed knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including Section 404, and an ability to drive the Company’s compliance with all relevant accounting and certification requirements

Strong technical acumen and well versed in U.S. GAAP, and SEC reporting

Excellent business and analytical skills with a high degree of intelligence and creativity

Well-rounded technical, financial skills balanced with sound business judgment and the ability to assist other leaders with non-financial backgrounds

A proven manager who has hired, trained, motivated, and impacted the results, culture, and strategic direction of a Company

Proven track record of effective people management

Significant demonstrated ability to apply “best practice” business process improvement and financial controls

Tireless work ethic

Tenacious, with the emotional intelligence to know when to push harder and when to look for alternative approaches

Confident and self-aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Capable of quickly establishing credibility

Unquestionable integrity and personal ethics

Excellent organizational awareness and savvy in developing cross-functional relationships

Hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This role can be based in Los Angeles OR remotely in the U.S. with travel to Los Angeles as needed

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