Senior Director, Corporate Controller

Overview

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. Encoded is advancing a pipeline of programs across genetic epilepsies and other neurological disorders with significant unmet need. With integrated discovery, development, and manufacturing capabilities, Encoded is positioned to efficiently move programs from concept through the clinic. Encoded is driven by a mission to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and families affected by devastating neurological disorders. For more information, please visit www.encoded.com.

As we approach our next phase of growth, we are seeking a visionary Senior Director, Corporate Controller who will scale the Company’s accounting organization from a high-growth biotech startup to an innovative market leader, establishing institutional-grade rigor. This role will be responsible for overseeing all accounting activities, including accounting close and consolidation, financial reporting, technical accounting policy, payroll, equity, treasury, risk management, tax and internal controls.

This role is based in South San Francisco and reports to the Vice President, Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Close and Reporting: Drive continuous improvement surrounding quarter-end close and 409A valuation update timelines
• Technical Accounting: In-house expert for technical accounting matters, managing technical accounting activities in-line with recent GAAP pronouncements, drafting of technical accounting memos, and implementing new FASB Standards
• Internal Controls: Design, document, and maintain a robust internal control environment to ensure financial statement accuracy and safeguard company assets
• Audit & Tax: Manage annual financial audits with external auditors and oversee all Federal, State, and local tax compliance and filings.
• Systems and Tools: Collaborate with business partners to develop Finance IT roadmap, implementing select systems to streamline manual close process and strengthen integrity of financial data
• Partnership: 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
• Team Development: Hire, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting team to handle increased complexity and growth

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Certification: Active CPA license
• Experience: 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.
• Industry Expertise: Proven experience in the Biotech/Life Science industry
• Technical Proficiency: 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
• Systems and Tools: Proficiency with NetSuite, Coupa, ADP TS, Carta and FloQast preferred
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with previous experience supporting BoD Committees
• Leadership: Strong ability to lead through change and communicate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders

For candidates based in the SFB 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
• Professional development opportunities
• Team-building events
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Fitness center at our SF office

Employees (and their families) may obtain medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance benefits through the company and enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also accrue vacation time off and paid sick time off and may become eligible for paid parental leave. Employees will also enjoy designated paid holidays throughout the calendar year.