Cogent Biosciences · 8 hours ago
Associate Director, Accounting Operations
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expCogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. The Associate Director of Accounting Operations will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, provide strategic oversight of compliance and tax reporting, and drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, vendor management, fixed asset management, research lab procurement, and supporting services and contracts
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the accounting operations team responsible for purchasing and PO maintenance, invoice processing, vendor maintenance, and payment execution
Support business tax reporting, including sales and use tax and VAT filings and work directly with third party consultants on tax filings
Support state registrations, filings and maintenance
Support and oversee the build out and maintenance of compliance processes, including expense report audit and Sunshine Act reporting processes; work closely with the compliance and accounting teams to ensure we have appropriate processes and controls in place
Own and manage credit card and expense report reporting processes
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements
Work with internal teams to ensure procure to pay processes are efficient, well-documented, and aligned with internal controls and critically evaluate existing processes and controls for changes or enhancements needed
Review changes to access and workflows needed to support changing processes and internal controls and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for all changes
Develop reporting to support processes and internal controls
Support internal and external audit efforts
Support equity operations, including maintenance of system, reporting of grants and exercises and ensuring information is provided to accounting and payroll teams timely
Drive continuous improvement initiations and process enhancements to systems and month-end close processes, embracing digital automation
Lead, mentor and develop accounting operations team to drive performance and professional growth
Qualification
Required
7+ years' experience with accounts payable and/or purchasing management and accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
Strong knowledge U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Proficiency in accounting software, NetSuite strongly preferred and Agiloft and/or Jaggaer e-procurement experience a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Sarbanes-Oxley experience required
Ability to be on-site in Waltham, MA required; will require some travel to Boulder, CO location
Preferred
Pharma/biotech experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Performance-based bonus
Stock options
Insurance coverage (health, dental, life, and disability)
Competitive time-off
A 401(k) plan
Commuter/parking benefits
Company
Cogent Biosciences
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops therapies for solid cancer tumors.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
Commodore CapitalFairmount Funds ManagementSquare 1 Bank
2025-11-10Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2025-11-10Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Equity· $230M
Leadership Team
Cole Pinnow
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-31
2025-12-30
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