Orca Bio · 16 hours ago
Associate Director / Director, Accounting & Technical Accounting
Menlo Park, CA
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expOrca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on redefining the transplant process for blood cancer patients. The Associate Director / Director, Accounting & Technical Accounting will oversee key accounting and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and enhancing financial integrity.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Controller to support the financial close process, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations
Lead trial balance reviews, analyze variances, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
Support and coordinate the annual external audit process and related audit requests
Maintain and enhance the chart of accounts and ensure systems and controls support the integrity of financial data and processes
Lead clinical trial accounting activities, including developing and maintaining study-level accounting models, accrual methodologies, and cost tracking processes to ensure accurate and timely recognition of clinical research expenses
Assist in annual testing of process- and company-level internal controls, as assigned
Ensure general ledger accounting complies with U.S. GAAP and provide guidance on emerging technical accounting issues and new accounting standards
Oversee equity (stock) administration in coordination with the Company’s third-party service provider, including ensuring accuracy of stock transactions, proper accounting treatment, and alignment with financial reporting requirements
Manage investor reporting in accordance with reporting obligations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency with internal financial reporting and external requirements
Collaborate closely with the accounting team to maintain best-in-class performance and continuous improvement
Partner effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to support operational and strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field required; CPA license strongly preferred
10+ years of accounting experience with 5+ years managing financial reporting at a publicly traded or private company. Biotech or life science industry experience is strongly preferred
A proven leader with strong technical capabilities with deep expertise in GAAP and SEC reporting; demonstrated experience in the preparation of relevant SEC/external filings
Experience managing accounting close process and performing related analyses
Proven experience developing sound financial analyses, explanations and recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience developing and making presentations to C-level executives
Proven self-starter with experience improving finance functions; ability to work well in a team environment and across organizational disciplines
Understanding SOX/404 compliance requirements
Benefits
Pre-IPO equity
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
PTO
401(k) plan
Life and accidental death and disability coverage
Parental leave benefits
Subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations
Company
Orca Bio
Orca Bio is a clinical-stage cell therapy company dedicated to delivering curative medicine to patients.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$542MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersSilicon Valley Bank
2026-01-09Series F· $250M
2026-01-09Debt Financing· $100M
2020-06-17Series D· $192M
Leadership Team
J
Jeroen Bekaert
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-02-05
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