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Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 4 days ago

Associate Director, Accounting

Foster City

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $205K/yr

8+ years exp

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. The Associate Director of Accounting will oversee complex accounting areas and ensure accurate financial reporting while maintaining compliance with SOX regulations.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly and quarterly close processes for:

Third-party manufacturing and supply chain accruals

Non-clinical and preclinical activities

Commercial and other SG&A expense accruals and analysis

Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP

Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP

Ensure timely and accurate recording of complex accruals based on contractual terms and operational data

Maintain ownership of accounting for investments, including short-term and long-term investments, valuation, income recognition, and related disclosures

Oversee cash bank reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy of cash balances across multiple accounts

Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX 404(b)

Prepare and review documentation for key controls, including management review controls

Partner with internal audit and external auditors to support SOX testing, walkthroughs, and remediation efforts

Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities; drive timely remediation

Support preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors for assigned accounting areas

Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit inquiries with high-quality, well-supported documentation

Manage, coach, and develop one direct report, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence

Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, sales & marketing, and Legal to ensure accurate accounting and effective communication

Contribute to scaling accounting processes and systems to support a growing commercial organization

Drive efficiencies and standardization across accounting processes, including automation where appropriate

Assist in implementation or optimization of ERP systems and accounting tools as needed

Ensure policies and procedures are documented, current, and aligned with best practices

Qualification

CPAUS GAAPSOX complianceAccrual accountingERP systemsFinancial reportingLeadershipAnalytical skillsProcess improvementAttention to detailCross-functional collaborationClear communication