Sr. Director, SEC Reporting & Assistant Controller
Redwood City, CA
General & Administrative – Finance /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. is a mission-driven clinical-stage company that aims to establish gene therapy as a new standard of care for highly prevalent ocular diseases with the aspiration of developing functional cures to restore vision and prevent blindness. Leveraging the research capabilities of its proprietary intravitreal (IVT) platform, Adverum is developing durable, single-administration therapies designed to be delivered in physicians’ offices to eliminate the need for frequent ocular injections to treat these diseases. By overcoming the challenges associated with current treatment paradigms for these debilitating ocular diseases, Adverum aspires to transform the standard of care, preserve vision, and create a profound societal impact around the globe.
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A Senior Director, SEC Reporting & Assistant Controller sought by Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. in Redwood City, CA. 40 hrs/wk.
Duties included:
- Financial Close: Provide oversight for month end close.
- Review non-standard journal entries for complex transactions & GL account reconciliations of all entities. As part of quarter-end process, review financial statement package & perform flux analyses. Act as main contact with external auditors. Manage quarterly review & annual audits.
- Provide PBC items & address additional requests or questions. Provide guidance to accounting operation team to shorten monthly close cycle to 5 business days & automate processes. Tech.
- Accounting: Monitor & interpret FASB new pronouncements & assess applicability of FASB updates to ADVM. Oversee implementation of new accounting standards.
- Manage technical accounting & processes related to stock-based compensation, leases, capital expenditures, revenue contracts, & clinical trial accruals. Act as owner of stock-based compensation accounting, oversee stock admin for accuracy, proper valuation in equity awards, & prepare quarterly SBC expense pkg.
- Maintain & update accounting policies & procedures per GAAP. Lead SOX compliance efforts.
- SEC Reporting: Managing external financial reporting process, including Form 10-Q/K. Provide financial data for press release in 8-K & SEC filings. Partner with Legal to prepare Annual Proxy Statements. Coordinate with stakeholders of the document to gather updates & assist address review comments. Support VP, Accounting with preparation of quarterly audit committee presentations, disclosure committee, & audit committee reports
- Remote work / telecommuting benefits available. Hybrid position. Employee must report to office every Thursday. Must reside in MSA of office worksite.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirement.: Bachelors degree, or foreign equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 2 yrs exp in job offered or as Accountant.
- SPECIAL REQ: 2 yrs exp. in: equity accounting & lease accounting (ASC842); SEC reporting from initial draft to final filing with SEC; Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; NetSuite ERP systems & EquityEdge; writing white paper memos; making presentations to auditors.
- License/Certification: CPA / Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive status).
$212,500 - $287,500 a year
The salary range for this position is $212,500 USD to $287,500 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, including education, length of experience, location, and market data. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the applicable Company equity incentive award plan. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD, life and accident insurance, and either paid time off or flexible paid time off.
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