Associate Director, Accounting — Public Biotech Finance Leader

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Company Match with vesting

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Accounting at our Waltham, MA headquarters. The role leads monthly financial closes, ensures accuracy and US GAAP compliance, and partners with FP&A, Legal, HR, and other teams to scale processes as the business grows.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in accounting, public company experience, and strong SOX/compliance background, with a hands-on leadership style in a biotechnology environment. Office-based, three days per week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company experience.
• Biotechnology or life sciences industry experience preferred.
• Prior management experience leading accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance programs and external audits.
• Big 4 public accounting background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely financial reporting.
• Manage accounting areas including CMC, clinical trial accruals, leases, assets, intercompany, treasury, and debt.
• Lead process improvement and scalable systems for controls and workflows.
• Optimize ERP, reporting, and close management processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor and manage the accounting team; foster accountability and collaboration.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, HR, Tax, and Business teams on accounting implications.

Skills

Public company

GAAP

SOX compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional

Financial reporting

Equity accounting

Intercompany

Audit coordination

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Accounting at our Waltham, MA headquarters. The role leads monthly financial closes, ensures accuracy and US GAAP compliance, and partners with FP&A, Legal, HR, and other teams to scale processes as the business grows.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in accounting, public company experience, and strong SOX/compliance background, with a hands-on leadership style in a biotechnology environment. Office-based, three days per week.