Associate Director, Finance (Fixed Term)

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with ownership of complex GL and balance sheet processes.

The role requires CPA designation and 8-10+ years of US GAAP experience, including NetSuite and Coupa. You will mentor Accounting and AP teams, drive process improvements, and collaborate across FP&A, HR, IT, and Legal in a biotech-focused environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation in good standing.
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience under US GAAP.
• Experience leading accounting teams and month-end close processes.
• Experience with NetSuite and Coupa.
• Biotech, life sciences, or public company experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, including GL activities.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate audit requests and support external audits.
• Partner with FP&A, HR, Payroll, Procurement, IT, and Legal.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, reconciliations, including but not limited to Royalty monetization, G&A, R&D and Clinical accruals, payroll, and other general ledger activities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting deliverables.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting, technical accounting memos, and audit deliverables.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop, and mentor members of the Accounting and Accounts Payable teams.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and manage workloads across the team.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management support.
• Act as the primary escalation point for accounting and AP matters.

Accounts Payable & Operational Oversight

• Oversee Accounts Payable processes and controls.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies, with a focus on timely payment of invoices and stakeholder communication.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve procure-to-pay workflows.

Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate audit requests and support external audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Support SOX readiness and control documentation activities.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Partner with FP&A, HR, Payroll, Procurement, Clinical/R&D Operations, IT, and Legal.
• Provide accounting guidance and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support strategic finance and organizational initiatives including but not limited to; mergers /integrations, divestitures and financings.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead initiatives focused on scalability, automation, and operational excellence.
• Support ERP enhancements, testing, and implementations.
• Develop and maintain finance procedures and documentation.

What You'll Bring

• CPA designation in good standing.
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience under US GAAP.
• Experience leading accounting teams and month-end close processes.
• Experience with NetSuite and Coupa.
• Biotech, life sciences, or public company experience is an asset.
• Experience with transactions like mergers and divestitures is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and uncertainty, providing clear direction, transparency, and context to team members while maintaining focus on priorities, deliverables, and business objectives.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and external associates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to work through complex accounting topics.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of work and operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to review work of others and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes competitive salaries, generous benefits, an outstanding work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth. We regularly benchmark our compensation against leading biotechnology companies in our geographies.

The base salary range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the location for which the job is posted and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by a variety of factors and the salary offered may vary depending on the successful candidate’s location and qualifications (including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, education, training, skills, and experience).

This role is not eligible for relocation or immigration support.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.