Associate Director of Accounting

BioPhase; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target bonus

Long-term incentives

401(k) retirement savings plan with 2%

Job summary

BioPhase Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Accounting to lead day‑to‑day accounting, drive the close, and optimize Workday workflows. You will partner with FP&A, Procurement, HR, IT, and Legal to ensure accurate reporting and scalable controls.

You will coach managers and staff, build documentation, and create a resilient accounting function that supports growth and reduces reliance on individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading accounting operations, close processes, and audit activities.
• Proven ability to establish structure, accountability, and execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accurate, timely delivery.
• Coordinate workflows across Accounting, AP, Payroll, and partners.
• Establish ownership, review standards, and internal controls for key deliverables.
• Develop cross-training to support continuity and scale.
• Ensure audit-ready records, workpapers, and reporting packages.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic process improvement

Accounting operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Additional Compensation: Target bonus and long-term incentives

Reports To: Controller

BioPhase is seeking an Associate Director, Accounting for an innovative biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics in oncology and immunology.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on, collaborative accounting leader who enjoys developing teams, strengthening processes, and building scalable operations. Reporting to the Controller, you will own day‑to‑day accounting execution, lead close activities, improve Workday‑enabled workflows, and strengthen the documentation, controls, and cross‑training needed to support continued growth.

Success in this role goes beyond accurate and timely financial results. You will help build a more resilient accounting function with clear ownership, consistent execution, and less reliance on individual knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Close Leadership

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent execution.
• Coordinate workflows across Accounting Managers, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and other business partners.
• Establish clear ownership, review standards, documentation requirements, and internal controls for key deliverables.
• Develop backup coverage and cross‑training to support operational continuity.
• Ensure accounting records, workpapers, and reporting packages are complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

• Stabilize and optimize Workday‑enabled accounting processes, workflows, reporting, and controls.
• Identify process gaps, resource constraints, and recurring execution issues.
• Implement sustainable improvements that strengthen efficiency, accountability, and operational consistency.
• Recommend resource allocation and staffing solutions to support current needs and future growth.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures that make accounting processes clear and repeatable.

Cross‑Functional & Parent Company Collaboration

• Serve as the primary operational accounting liaison for parent company stakeholders.
• Own the execution, tracking, and follow‑through of reporting deliverables and audit support.
• Partner with FP&A, Procurement, HR, IT, and Legal to coordinate accounting activities and resolve operational issues.
• Identify transactions or business changes requiring additional accounting guidance.
• Escalate material accounting risks and governance matters to the Controller.
• Coach Accounting Managers and staff to strengthen ownership, accountability, and execution.
• Build team capabilities through documentation, cross‑training, and knowledge sharing.
• Create clarity around responsibilities and priorities when business demands compete.
• Promote continuous improvement and develop future leaders within the accounting function.
• Balance immediate operational needs with long‑term team development and organizational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including increasing leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading accounting operations, close processes, financial reporting support, and audit activities.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through significant systems, process, organizational, or business change.
• Proven ability to establish structure, accountability, and execution discipline in an evolving environment.
• Ability to identify operational risks, capability gaps, capacity constraints, and recurring process issues—and implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience effectively coordinating resources across teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to balance near‑term execution with long‑term organizational development and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

The anticipated base salary range is $150,000–$175,000, depending on relevant skills, competencies, experience, and education.

The position is also eligible for:

• Target bonus.
• Long‑term incentives.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.