Gameto · 21 hours ago
Vice President of Accounting
Gameto is a clinical- and commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatment solutions for women’s health. The Vice President of Accounting will lead the accounting function, oversee financial reporting and internal controls, and manage core HR operations while supporting the company's growth and compliance with US GAAP.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyGeneticsLife Science
Responsibilities
Own and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, payroll, and AP/AR
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Manage external audits and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and advisors
Partner closely with the VP of Strategic Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Support fundraising, investor reporting, and board materials as needed
Negotiate contracts and oversee the implementation of new vendors as necessary (e.g., IT, health insurance providers, payroll, accounting, or financial systems)
Ensure smooth transitions and integrations when changing or onboarding vendors
Manage, mentor, and scale the accounting team over time
Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions
Implement and optimize accounting systems and tools to support company growth
Own core HR operations for a growing team, including onboarding/offboarding administration, benefits administration, employee recordkeeping, and coordination of compliance requirements across jurisdictions
Maintain appropriate controls and documentation for employee-related processes and data, partnering with Legal and leadership as needed on policies, employment agreements, and compliance workflows
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
CPA required
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience with complex accounting matters
Proven experience managing audits and working with external advisors
Strong systems mindset with experience scaling accounting operations
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and a fast-moving startup environment
Comfort operating as a cross-functional operator across Accounting, HR, and IT, with strong judgment and discretion
Able to commute to Gameto's Austin office at least 2x a week
Preferred
Prior experience in biotech, life sciences, healthcare, or venture-backed startups preferred
Familiarity with QuickBooks and Bill.com is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance providers
Company
Gameto
Gameto is a biotechnology company developing therapeutics of the female reproductive system using cell engineering.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$117MKey Investors
Overwater VenturesRA Capital Management,Two Sigma VenturesInsight Partners
2025-08-12Series C· $44M
2024-05-29Series B· $33M
2022-09-14Series Unknown· $17M
Recent News
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2025-08-15
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