Associate Director, Accounting Operations

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking biotechnology company as an Associate Director of Accounting Operations. This role is pivotal in overseeing key accounting functions, including accounts payable and payroll, while ensuring compliance with GAAP. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement innovative solutions and drive process improvements. With a commitment to advancing treatments for serious immunological diseases, this company offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for finance and a desire to contribute to meaningful change, this position is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Annual performance bonus

Equity options

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in accounting and finance, preferably in biotech.
• At least 5 years in a leadership/supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage interactions with external accounts payable services.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ADP payroll systems

NetSuite

Concur

Job description

Associate Director, Accounting Operations

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Title: Associate Director, Accounting Operations

Location: Brisbane, California

About Us:

Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fully humanized fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Vera is also considering evaluating the role of atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is developing VT-109, a novel, next-generation dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in preclinical development, and MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK virus, a polyomavirus that can have devastating consequences in certain settings such as kidney transplant. For more information, please visit: www.veratx.com.

Our values are the cornerstone of our culture. Our values inspire us every day and guide everything we do—from how we hire great people, to advancing our mission together, to achieving our ultimate goal to improve medical treatment for patients suffering from immunological diseases.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Accounting Operations will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and will be responsible for management and oversight of accounting functions focusing on accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, employee business expense reporting and reimbursement and stock grant administration. This role will work with and oversee outsourced service providers for some of these functions and is expected to manage one or more employees who will be hired as some of these functions are brought in-house.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations focusing on accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, and stock administration and assist with other duties as assigned while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Manage regular interactions with the external team providing accounts payable services, implement troubleshooting procedures and ensure invoices are matched, coded and approved in accordance with company policies
• Participate in the implementation of a purchase-to-pay system, and ensure that purchase orders are approved, issued and managed in accordance with company policies
• Act as the company lead for the payroll function and manage process to bring the function in-house
• Collaborate with the development, customization, implementation and ongoing refinement of the technology solutions needs of the accounting team
• Develop and manage transparency reporting in preparation of US federal Sunshine Act
• Responsible for managing company expense reporting via Concur, including corporate credit card programs
• Partner with Accounting team members to develop, update and maintain accounting policies and process documentation
• Play a significant role in ensuring that key controls are operating effectively and participating in SOX compliance activities
• Coordinate with external auditors to support document and information requests
• Take a leadership role in process improvements to the accounting function to improve efficiency
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 8+ years experience in accounting and finance, with biotech or life science industry and public-company experience preferred
• At least 5 years in a leadership/supervisory role
• Experience with ADP payroll systems
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with auditors and SOX compliance
• Effective problem-solving skills
  
  

Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range begins at $150,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

At Vera, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays.

Notice to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies

Recruiters and staffing agencies should not contact Vera Therapeutics through this page. All recruitment vendors (search firms, recruitment agencies, and staffing companies) are prohibited from contacting our hiring manager(s), executive team members, or employees.

We require that all recruiters and staffing agencies have a fully executed, formal written agreement on file.

Vera Therapeutics’ receipt or acceptance of an unsolicited resume submitted by a vendor organization to this website or employee does not constitute an actual or implied contract between Vera Therapeutics and such organization and will be considered unsolicited and Vera Therapeutics will not be responsible for related fees.

Fraud Alert

To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are a top priority for us. At Vera Therapeutics, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official career page at https://veratx.com/careers/.

Recruiters will always contact you using the domain of veratx.com. We will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from Vera Therapeutics, please email human resources.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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