Director, Assistant Controller

Aktis Oncology, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aktis Oncology, Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to manage accounting operations, close processes, and internal controls. You will report to the Senior Director, Controller, and partner with R&D teams to ensure proper accounting and disclosure.

The Boston-based, on-site/hybrid role requires CPA, 7–10 years of experience, GAAP and SOX knowledge, and a track record of process improvements in a growing biotech company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA license highly preferred.
• 7–10 years of related experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience with GAAP and SOX controls; private/public company experience.
• Experience in biotech or life sciences is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Lead monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Prendio

Job description

Aktis Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on expanding the breakthrough potential of targeted radiopharmaceuticals to large patient populations, including those not addressed by existing platform technologies. Aktis’ most advanced program, AKY-1189, is a miniprotein radioconjugate targeting Nectin-4, with multi-indication potential across multiple tumor types, including locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, and head and neck cancer. Aktis’ second pipeline program, AKY-2519, is a miniprotein radioconjugate targeting B7-H3 expressing tumors, including prostate, lung and other solid tumors. Aktis has a strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company to leverage its miniprotein platform to develop novel radioconjugates outside of Aktis’ proprietary pipeline.

Aktis Oncology is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Controller with a strong background in accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. In this high-impact role, you will report to and be the trusted right hand to the Senior Director, Controller. You will be responsible for managing key accounting activities and the financial close process, leading process improvement initiatives and building strong, collaborative relationships across the organization. Importantly, you will act as the primary accounting partner for R&D teams, establishing an in-depth knowledge of activities to ensure proper controls, accounting and financial disclosure.

This position is a Boston-based on-site/hybrid role with one day a week in our corporate headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.
• Lead the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and financial reports.
• Support the development and implementation of internal controls and maintain evidence of the performance of internal controls to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Assist with the development of scalable accounting policies, processes and systems to support potential future public company reporting, including SOX preparedness.
• Identify and implement technology-driven improvements in financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with R&D leaders to establish an in-depth knowledge of functional priorities, workstreams, contracts and external relationships.
• Oversee process development and quarterly execution of critical R&D expense accrual and revenue recognition assessments.
• Together with FP&A, act as a business partner to R&D teams, providing support and guidance as needed to ensure accurate and effective flow of financial information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with CPA license and 7-10 years related experience required.
• At least 3-5 years with life science companies.
• Hands-on experience working in both private and public company settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and SOX controls.
• Demonstrated managerial capability in a growing and changing company: ability to initiate and make improvements to processes and procedures; ability to adapt to changing priorities; ability and desire to supervise, as well as perform the detailed work; ability to focus on detail while understanding the relevance and application of that detail to the larger business at hand.
• Demonstrated success collaborating within finance and cross-functionally (with particular emphasis on Research, CMC and Clinical teams).
• Working knowledge and experience with financial systems – NetSuite, Prendio – strongly preferred.
• Strong, demonstrated workplace skills, including but not limited to: time management – schedules, timelines, task prioritization; communication – written and verbal; ability to coordinate and interact with all levels and functions; analytical and organizational.

Aktis Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Aktis Oncology is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, employees, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.