Director, Finance & Accounting - CG ONCOLOGY INC

Are you ready to make a difference in the world and become part of our patient-centered team that is focused on Attacking Bladder Cancer for a Better Tomorrow? At CG Oncology, we believe that by having exceptionally talented individuals on our team who share our passion and enjoy working together, we can truly achieve our Vision and Mission to benefit patients around the world.

Every day we are making significant advancements across our multiple pipelines and are growing rapidly to meet the needs of our patients who cannot afford to wait to benefit from our novel immunotherapies. Please review this job posting and our Values and if they resonate with you and are what you expect from your organization and team, then we would like to hear from you. We invite you to review our website to learn more about our company and team by visiting our website at https://www.cgoncology.com/careers/#overview.

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Role: Director, Finance & Accounting

Location: Remote US-Based

Essential Functions:

• Financial and Accounting Management: Oversee all aspects of financial and accounting management, including general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, benefits analysis, financial planning, budgeting, headcount modeling and forecasting. Collaborate with clinical operations to produce timely, accurate estimates of clinical trial expenses, resulting in improved accruals and analysis.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Equity Management: Act as SME for equity management and communications, both internally with stakeholders and externally with investors and partners.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulations. Develop all necessary accounting policies and procedures to support growth of the company’s operations, and eventually in a focused commercialization model.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance and accounting functions, implementing best practices and optimizing workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Audit Management: Manage the annual audit process, including coordination with external auditors, preparation of audit schedules, and resolution of audit findings in a timely manner.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements; work closely with external tax advisors to optimize tax planning strategies and minimize tax liabilities.
• Treasury Management: Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and debt financing activities to optimize liquidity and support business operations.
• Financial Systems: Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data integrity.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial performance, forecasts, and strategic initiatives to senior management, the board of directors, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Compliance and Ethics: Uphold high ethical standards and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Ten plus (10+) years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, with at least five plus (5+) years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Experience managing financial audits, tax compliance, and treasury functions.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, SEC reporting requirements and regulatory compliance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and change management initiatives.
• Strong financial modeling skills and highly proficient in Excel required.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence

The U.S. target annual salary range for this remote, full-time, position is currently set at $200,000-$215,000. The actual base salary offered for this role will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, market factors, experience and considering internal equity. In addition, to the base salary, CG Oncology offers a very attractive set of Total Rewards (including bonus and equity) and Well-Being Benefits provided as part of the overall compensation package for this role.

Please visit https://www.cgoncology.com/careers/#rewards for a listing of these rewards and benefits.

Total Rewards

CG Oncology offers very competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards, helping to support and reward our global team of high-performing employees focused on developing bladder-saving therapeutics for patients afflicted with bladder cancer.

• HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIES   
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWS
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES
• EQUITY
• SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Well-Being Benefits

In addition to our Total Rewards, CG Oncology offers a variety of Well-Being Benefits to the meet the majority of the needs of our unique and growing workforce.  These benefits are designed to support our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal lives to remain refreshed, engaged, and creating an environment where each person can find a deeper meaning and purpose in their work.

Well-Being Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire.  While a majority of these benefits are for our US-based workforce, we continue to assess comparable levels of benefits for our international team members that are aligned with country-specific regulations and their national programs offered.

• FULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT
• REST AND RECHARGE - Unlimited Flexible Time Of
  
• HOLIDAYS – We observe 12 Holidays/year
• RETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salary
• HEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – PPOs & HDHP – Cigna/Principal
• HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DC
• ILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary Plans
• LIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary Plans
• ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus More

CG Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  At CG Oncology, we are building a community of intelligent and passionate team members that share our Vision, Mission and Values, and while the biotechnology space can feel limited in BIPOC, non-binary and even female representation, we endeavor to make hiring decisions that will continue to grow and support our team in the direction of maintaining cultural diversity and sustainability.