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Geron Corporation · 6 hours ago

Director, Technical Accounting and SOX Compliance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$205K/yr - $230K/yr

9+ years exp

Geron Corporation is a commercial biotech company seeking a Director of Technical Accounting and SOX Compliance. The role involves leading the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, overseeing technical accounting matters, and serving as a key advisor on accounting policy and internal controls.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceutical

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC accounting standards applicable to a commercial biotech company

Research, interpret, and document technical accounting conclusions for complex transactions, including revenue recognition, collaboration and licensing arrangements, R&D arrangements, inventory valuation, business combinations, equity compensation, leases, and impairments

Develop and maintain accounting policies and position papers to support audit and regulatory review

Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact; lead adoption and implementation efforts

Coordinate statutory audits, including planning, execution, and timely completion of local statutory financial statements

Assist with tax compliance processes, including coordination with external tax advisors and review of tax-related accounting matters

Support special projects and process improvements as directed by the Chief Accounting Officer

Assist with the Company’s SOX compliance program, including risk assessment, scoping, control design, documentation, testing, remediation, and certification

Manage and coordinate the outsourced internal audit firm, ensuring timely execution of testing and alignment with Company priorities

Partner with business process owners to identify control gaps, design remediation plans, and drive timely and sustainable resolution

Serve as a key liaison with external auditors related to SOX and internal control matters

Monitor changes in business operations, systems, and organizational structure to assess SOX impact and update control frameworks accordingly

Provide guidance and training to control owners and finance personnel on SOX and accounting matter

Qualification

U.S. GAAPSOX complianceSEC reportingCPAFinancial systemsLeadershipProject managementCommunicationCollaborationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

CPA required

At least 9 years of progressive experience (a mix of industry and Big 4 experience preferred)

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal control frameworks (COSO)

Ability to work collaboratively with external auditors

Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing commercial organization

Ability to collaborate with senior leadership, peers and external partners

Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and project management skills

Proven ability to navigate and resolve complex, undefined issues with sound financial judgment

Proficiency in financial systems (NetSuite, or similar) and Microsoft Office

Hands-on experience managing SOX 404 programs and working with outsourced internal audit providers

Preferred

Experience in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred

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

Company

Geron Corporation

Geron is a biopharmaceutical company that is charting a new course with the goal to deliver innovative treatment options for people living with blood cancer.

Founded in 1990

Foster City, California, USA

201-500 employees