Associate Director, Accounting - A2 Biotherapeutics

At A2, our mission is to extend the reach of cell therapy to tackle the next frontier in cancer treatment. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to transform medicine and turn the tide on serious illnesses. Central to achieving this mission is our focus on hiring and developing the best talent and building an environment that enables our team to do the best work of their careers and make an impact on patients and society at large.

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Director, Accounting, to support and help manage the accounting, analysis and reporting for the Company.  This position will manage the month/quarter/year-end financial close process, be responsible for various journal entries, account reconciliations and review work of other team members.  This role will also participate and support the year-end audits, as well as other duties needed to support the accounting and finance functions.

The successful candidate will join us at our research facility in Agoura Hills, CA and work in a dynamic, fast-paced and team-oriented environment. This will be a hybrid position.

Requirements

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the month, quarter and year-end financial close process, to ensure timely and accurate completion in accordance with U.S.GAAP
• Prepare analyses, related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for technical accounting areas such as partnership accounting deals, clinical trials and preclinical studies 
• Review and approve team members journal entries and account reconciliations
• Work closely with external partners to provide quarterly invoicing and additional information requests 
• Help develop, implement and document internal controls and key policies to ensure the accuracy of the company’s financial statements and support the future growth and complexity of the company
• Research technical accounting issues and prepare analyses and memos to support conclusions and a clear understanding of accounting guidance and impact to the Company 
• Identify and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Work closely with external auditors, prepare and provide necessary documentation and support to ensure a smooth and timely audit process
• Ad hoc compliance reporting support (tax returns, statutory audits, etc.)
• Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, partners, and external stakeholders
• Work on special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 10 years of related experience, or a Masters in Accounting or Finance with at least 8 years of related experience.

• Preferably, experience should be gained in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• CPA license is required
• At least 2 years of experience in Big 4 accounting or auditing is preferred

Competencies and Skills:

• Understanding of clinical trial conduct, as well as ability to understand the impact of clinical trial activity on financial statements a plus
• Experience in SAP ByDesign experience a plus
• Experience supervising other is desired
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and documentation skills, research and resolution skills and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities, responsibilities and deadlines simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Strong collaboration skills
• Ability to remain flexible and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with little supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowePoint)

Benefits

At A2 Bio, every member of staff plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver on our mission. We recognize that delivering great science means investing in and developing our team. Our benefits programs are just one of the many ways we strive to help our employees take care of themselves and their families. We offer a variety of programs to help meet the needs of our diverse team and will continue to build on our offerings as we grow.

Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary and annual incentive opportunities $165,000 - $190,000
• Equity participation 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life, disability and accident coverage
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Environment where professional development is actively encouraged and supported

A2 is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

About A2 Bio

A2 Bio is a biotech company in Agoura Hills, California. Our goal is to produce a new kind of cell therapy to treat cancers. A2 Bio’s scientists have invented the Tmod™ cell therapy platform to tackle the fundamental challenge in solid tumor treatment—the ability of cancer medicines to distinguish between tumor and normal cells.  The Tmod™ mechanism utilizes two receptors to exploit common, specific gene losses in tumors which demarcate the tumor from normal cells.

A2 Bio is strongly driven by our commitment to highest quality science, passion to revolutionize treatment for solid tumors, and urgency to bring cell therapies to cancer patients. The combination of talented, hard-working people with the robust Tmod™ platform has fueled the advancement of our pipeline and publications in peer-reviewed scientific papers in the cell therapy field.

For more information, please visit www.a2bio.com.