Director of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting - Biotech

HYBRID, 300k+ total compensation, Base/Bonus/Equity

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Salary: $200,000 - $260,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company preparing to establish and scale our U.S. finance infrastructure. As our first U.S.

-based finance hire, this role presents a unique opportunity to build the technical accounting and SEC reporting foundation that will support the company’s transition to a fully public-company-ready environment over the next 12–24 months.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role for an entrepreneurial accounting leader who thrives in a build environment and wants to play a foundational role in shaping the U.S. finance function.

Why join us?

Base Salary: $225,000 – $275,000
Annual Bonus: 15%
Participation in global stock option program
401(k) plan
Health insurance
Life insurance

Job Details

Key Responsibilities
1. SEC Reporting & Public Company Readiness (Primary Focus: First 12–24 Months)
Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and proxy statements
Establish SEC reporting timelines, processes, and documentation
Ensure full compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
Partner with the publicly traded Danish parent company to align U.S. reporting requirements
Develop and maintain accounting policies and technical memos
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors on U.S. GAAP and SEC matters
Build the foundation for a scalable public-company reporting function

Must-Have Expertise:
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong SEC reporting experience (10-K, 10-Q, proxy statements)
Public-company reporting experience (biotech preferred)

2. Clinical Trial & Operational Accounting (Ongoing / Non-Quarterly Periods)
When not in active reporting cycles, this role will be deeply involved in operational accounting, including:
Hands-on clinical trial accrual accounting
Partnering directly with CROs to review contracts, milestones, and trial spend
Managing accrual calculations and documentation
Supporting expansion of clinical trial accounting into Auxilius
Ensuring proper financial reporting as additional trials are onboarded
Experience in clinical-stage biotech or listed biotech companies is strongly preferred.

3. Equity, Payroll & Systems Implementation
Support implementation of a stock option administration system
Assist with administration and accounting for global equity programs
Provide oversight and internal control review of U.S. payroll (execution may be outsourced)
Support system enhancements within Microsoft 365 environment
Participate in finance infrastructure build-out as the U.S. organization scales

4. SOX & Internal Controls Development (Approx. 1/3 of Role Over Time)
Partner with Senior Finance Manager to design and implement internal controls
Build SOX-compliant processes and documentation
Establish control frameworks across accounting, payroll, equity, and financial reporting
Ensure sustainable governance as the company scales

Critical

Competency:

A strong internal controls mindset is absolutely essential.

Qualifications
CPA strongly preferred
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
Significant SEC reporting experience (10-K, 10-Q, proxy)
Deep U.S. GAAP expertise
Experience in biotech, clinical-stage, or publicly listed life sciences company preferred
Strong internal controls and SOX readiness experience
Experience working with global parent organizations a plus
Familiarity with clinical trial accounting systems (e.g., Auxilius) preferred
Experience overseeing U.S. payroll from an internal controls perspective

Experience with stock-based compensation programs preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile
Entrepreneurial and comfortable building from scratch
Hands-on and execution-oriented — willing to “roll up sleeves”
Thrives in ambiguity and growth environments
Highly detail-oriented with strong technical depth
Strong cross-functional communicator
Comfortable operating without direct reports
Motivated by long-term infrastructure building rather than team management (for now)

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