Senior Director, Technical Accounting

Ambros Therapeutics, Inc.•Irvine, CA

16h•$225,000 - $260,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Finance and Administration, the Senior Director, Technical Accounting will play a critical role in driving Ambros Therapeutics, Inc.’s financial reporting excellence, accounting integrity, and operational scalability as the Company advances its clinical pipeline and corporate growth initiatives. This individual will be responsible for leading the Company’s technical accounting strategy, including complex accounting transactions, financial reporting policies, and audit readiness. The role requires strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, exceptional communication and organizational skills, professionalism, sound judgment, and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards governing financial reporting and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Active CPA license required.
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting responsibilities within publicly traded biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life science companies.
Advanced understanding of GAAP, SEC Reporting, and financial analysis
Experience with disclosure management platform, Merrill Bridge, Workiva or RR Donnelley
Strong experience with complex accounting topics, including revenue recognition for collaboration arrangements, stock-based compensation, lease accounting, fair value measurements, and business combinations.
Proven track record of supporting external audits and building accounting infrastructure in high-growth environments.
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to financial accuracy and compliance.
Problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit, curious and innovative mindset, and ability to thrive in an agile environment.
Superior verbal, written, and presentation communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the Company and with external stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with auditors, advisors, consultants, and cross-functional business leaders.
Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional project teams of highly performing and motivated individuals.
Skilled in technical accounting research, financial reporting, policy development, and implementation of accounting standards.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment.
Must have knowledge of and be willing to comply with all regulatory/compliance policies and best practices consistent with the role and Company’s policies.
Ability to assess the inherent risks of a situation, their potential impact on a project and, based on this information, involve the appropriate team members to make timely decisions.
Ability to read and comprehend complex materials, including medical and scientific literature, policies, procedures, and instructions in English; write reports and memos; use logic and data to solve problems; assess needs and take appropriate actions; all with reasonable independence, business judgment, and professional discretion.
Upholds high ethical standards and maintains integrity in all activities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and prepare all technical accounting matters, including interpretation and implementation of U.S. GAAP and emerging accounting standards.
Serve as a subject matter expert for accounting implications of financing transactions, valuation matters, and potential capital markets activities
Drive accounting assessments and documentation for complex arrangements, including clinical and contract manufacturing contracts, licensing and collaboration agreements, equity transactions, leases and business combinations.
Build and operationalize the Finance department's public-company reporting infrastructure to ensure the organization is fully prepared to meet SEC filing obligations as a public company
Responsible for SEC reporting to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of external financial reporting, including the drafting and finalization of Forms 10‐Q, 10‐K, S-1 and other SEC filings as required in compliance with SEC regulations and US GAAP disclosure requirements
Coordinate drafting and reviewing of SEC documents with internal and external parties (Executive Leadership Team, IR, auditors and outside legal counsel)
Work with Accounting department to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (and related footnote disclosures) in accordance with US GAAP
Provide leadership in audit readiness, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of supporting documentation.
Assist with the administration of the equity compensation plan, including the accounting for RSUs/RSAs, Options and employee stock purchase plan under ASC 718.
Work closely with business leaders to prepare to scale end-to-end business processes, systems, and financial controls to support of the future growth of the Company into a commercial entity. This includes developing and executing Gross to Net (GTN) Revenue accounting process, systems and assumptions for GTN forecasts and budgets.
Oversee the design of internal control program and leads team to implement and perform the appropriate control functions to allow for a strong control environment. This also includes execution and testing of controls to ensure overall compliance with SOX 404 requirements and management certifications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain scalable accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a growing biotechnology company.
Assist with Finance board meeting and audit committee materials