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Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

South San Francisco, CAFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid · United States

Core

Technical accounting expert and owner of financial reporting for a physical AI biotech company, leading year-end audits, complex transaction accounting, and building a public-company-ready finance function.

Role type

Senior individual contributor, Director-level technical accounting lead

Builds

US GAAP financial statements, audit processes, internal controls (SOX), and public company reporting (SEC forms)

Domain

Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Financial Reporting

Required skills

US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Audit Management, Technical Accounting (ASC 606/808/842/718), 409A Valuation, SOX Compliance, SEC Reporting, International Accounting, Tax Provision, Accounting Policy Development

Preferred skills

Big 4 public accounting experience, Public company experience, Biotech/Life Sciences domain knowledge, AI tool implementation (Claude)

Technologies

US GAAP, ASC 606, ASC 808, ASC 842, ASC 718, SOX, SEC Forms (S-1, 10-Q, 10-K), Claude AI

Responsibilities

Lead annual audit and prepare US GAAP financial statements; Author memos on complex transactions (revenue, leases, equity); Manage Disclosure Committee and Board materials; Design internal controls and lead SOX program; Partner on partnership agreements and financings for early accounting assessment; Oversee international subsidiary compliance and tax provisions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC