Controller

4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. (“4DMT”) is a clinical-stage gene therapy company pioneering the development of product candidates using targeted and evolved AAV vectors. 4DMT seeks to unlock the full potential of gene therapy using its platform, Therapeutic Vector Evolution, which combines the power of directed evolution with approximately one billion synthetic capsid sequences to invent evolved vectors for use in targeted gene therapy products. The company is initially focused in three therapeutic areas: ophthalmology, cardiology, and pulmonology. The 4DMT targeted and evolved vectors are invented with the goal of being delivered through clinically routine, well-tolerated and minimally invasive routes of administration, transducing diseased cells in target tissues efficiently, having reduced immunogenicity and, where relevant, having resistance to pre-existing antibodies. 4DMT is currently conducting three clinical trials: 4D-125 is in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for XLRP, 4D-110 is in a Phase 1 clinical trial for choroideremia and 4D-310 is in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for Fabry disease.   4DMT is focused on attracting and retaining the best people in the industry who identify with our mission and innovative results-driven approach. We offer an inspiring and collaborative environment that encourages individual contributions, recognizes performance in multiple ways, offers competitive salary and benefits, and provides challenging opportunities for career development.  4D Molecular Therapeutics is located in Emeryville, CA. General Summary The Controller’s primary responsibility is effective leadership and management of the Company’s Accounting team and accounting operations which includes the monthly close process, quarterly financial reporting, management of external auditors, analysis of technical accounting and tax issues, enforcement of controls and SOX compliance, and management of financial systems.  The Controller is also responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the company’s SEC filings, including financial statements, related footnotes, and the MD&A. The Corporate Controller will work with other team members to develop and implement scalable and efficient accounting processes and services (i.e., A/P, payroll).   Key Characteristics:

• Must be a hands-on, roll-up your sleeves leader
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency; identifies challenges and problems and takes the initiative to identify solutions.
• Establishes strong relationships cross-functionally and be the accounting expert for the company
• Manages changing priorities and deadlines

  Rresponsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and ensures ongoing compliance with accounting policies and SOX/internal controls.
• Plan and manage regulatory reporting, including tax filings and compliance across various jurisdictions
• Ensures the integrity and accuracy of information provided to the external auditors in relation to the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Review customer contracts and collaboration agreements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606
• Oversee payroll processing and related tax filings and partner with HR for compliance testing
• Ensures integrity of the Company’s accounting systems, including interfaces from payroll, equity, and expense management systems to the general ledger.
• Ensures that policies and controls keep pace with the growth and increasing complexity of the business and provide guidance on technical accounting decisions and associated documentation
• Experience with various ERP systems and financial tools and committed to leverage systems to drive process efficiencies and internal controls

  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Tax / Accounting 
• CPA required
• 10+ years accounting experience, including at least three years in a public company.
• 5+ years of Big 4 audit experience required.  Biotech industry experience preferred.
• Advanced with Excel
• Knowledge of various financial systems.  Experience with TriNet and Equity Edge Online a plus
• Strong leadership skills in building a team and focusses on the continuous development and growth of the capabilities and performance of team members
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Experience in overseeing and operating within a Sarbanes-Oxley control environment
• Ability to deal with business issues collaboratively with other departments
• Provides cross-functional support to the Company as needs arise, including special projects, system improvements or ad-hoc financial analyses. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

  Physical Requirements

• Adhere to 4DMT COVID protocols and policy 
• Sitting and working on a computer for a majority of the day 
• Communicating both verbally and in writing 
• During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the ability to work remotely until it is safe to return to the worksite and work on-site once 4DMT deems it safe to return. 

4DMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities       Attention: Search Firms / 3rd Party Recruitment Agencies* The Talent Acquisition / HR team manages the recruiting for all positions at 4D Molecular Therapeutics. We will only accept resumes from a search agency/recruiter if we have a signed agreement in place and the Talent Acquisition / HR team has formally requested your help on a specific role. Unsolicited resumes sent to 4D Molecular Therapeutics will be considered property of 4D Molecular Therapeutics. 4D Molecular Therapeutics will not be responsible for any fees associated should we hire from unsolicited resumes.   Recruiters are requested not to contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees, and doing so may jeopardize eligibility to work on future positions. Recruiters interested in working with 4D Molecular Therapeutics can submit their information to recruiting@4dmt.com– should we have a tough-to-fill role, we will contact you directly if you specialize in that area.