[Remote] Director/Senior Director, Finance & Assistant Controller

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Geron Corporation is a publicly traded commercial-stage biotechnology company seeking a Director/Senior Director of Finance & Assistant Controller. This key finance leadership role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance, while driving process improvement and scalability initiatives across the Finance & Accounting organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Review journal entries and related reconciliations for key areas assigned, including but not limited to Payroll, Accounts Payable, Revenue, Inventory, Cash/Investments, Stock-Based Compensation, Clinical Accruals, etc
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and internal accounting policies
• Manage technical accounting assessments and documentation for complex transactions
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Ensure compliant revenue recognition under ASC 606 for commercial product sales, distribution arrangements, and related contracts
• Partner with Commercial Operations and Market Access teams to develop and refine Gross-to-Net (GTN) estimation methodologies
• Manage inventory accounting and costing processes for commercial products and clinical inventory
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure accurate inventory records and costing assumptions
• Oversee quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Maintain a strong internal control environment over financial reporting
• Assist with the implementation of new financial systems and/or system upgrades
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial processes and scalability
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounting organization
• Create development paths for accounting staff
• Manage relationships with external auditors, consultants, and service providers
• Assist with managing the treasury function to ensure all entities have appropriate liquidity to operate
• Support product launch planning, pricing initiatives, and commercial expansion activities
• Assist with Board and Audit Committee materials related to accounting and financial reporting
• Review annual regulatory reports to comply with various federal, state, and local requirements, such as census requests, franchise tax reports, foreign corporation filings, business license renewals, etc
• Assist with financing transactions and other special projects as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in accounting
• Public accounting experience, with Big 4 preferred
• SEC financial reporting experience required
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal control processes (SOX 404), federal and state tax laws, ERISA, DOL requirements, and payroll tax rules
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to cope in a changing environment
• Willingness to learn new tasks
• Highly dependable and able to handle confidential information
• Able to recognize opportunities for process improvement and provide positive attitude toward problem solving and the resulting implementation of solutions
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task
• Has a positive attitude about work and providing service
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrated supervisory, management, and leadership skills
• Capability to interact with different personalities from Board members to clerical staff
• Proficient in PC and software including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Public accounting experience, with Big 4 preferred
• Knowledge of Great Plains and Management Reporter accounting software, Equity Edge, ADP, FAS, Encore, and Active Disclosure a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental health insurance
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan
• An employee stock purchase plan
• A generous time off program that includes the eligibility to accrue 160 hours of vacation during each full year of employment
• 64 hours of sick leave
• 9 standard paid holiday days off
• Paid leave for certain life events

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