Senior Director / Director, Technical Accounting

Roivant Sciences; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Roivant Sciences is seeking a Senior Director / Director of Technical Accounting to lead its technical accounting team and provide U.S. GAAP expertise. This role involves overseeing complex transactions, implementing accounting standards, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of relevant experience and a CPA certification, instrumental in managing the accounting activities related to Roivant's licensing and acquisition operations.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance.
• Proven ability to manage high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting team to resolve complex accounting matters.
• Manage accounting for partnerships and licensing agreements.
• Provide expertise on accounting policy and implementation of standards.

Skills

Technical accounting

Research skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA

Job description

Senior Director / Director, Technical Accounting

Roivant Sciences, Inc., 151 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036, United States

Roivant is a biopharmaceutical company that aims to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the development and commercialization of medicines that matter. Roivant advances its pipeline by creating nimble subsidiaries or “Vants” to develop and commercialize medicines and technologies. Since its inception in 2014, Roivant has achieved the following critical milestones in support of its vision: built over 20 Vants; 11 consecutive positive Phase 3 trials; 8 FDA approvals; 5 successful IPOs; >$6B in capital raised; >$10B in global pharma partnerships and proceeds; and continued pipeline expansion across various modalities and therapeutic areas through in-licensing and acquisition of novel product candidates and technology platforms. In addition to a robust clinical stage pipeline, Roivant also incubates discovery-stage companies and health technology startups complementary to its biopharmaceutical business.

The Senior Director / Director, Technical Accounting oversees Roivant’s technicalaccounting team and serves as a U.S. GAAP subject matter expert to support internalstakeholders across several functional areas. This role is responsible for researching,interpreting, and executing the accounting activities related to Roivant’s complextransactions. It also oversees the implementation of new accounting standards, offersexpertise on accounting policy issues, and supports ad hoc accounting initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical accounting team in researching, communicating, andresolving the complex accounting matters surrounding Roivant’s licensing andacquisition activities. Provide accounting policy expertise to Roivant and itssubsidiaries.
• Manage the accounting activities associated with partnerships, licensingagreements, asset acquisitions and other collaborations, including purchaseaccounting, valuation of intangibles and contingent consideration liabilities.
• Serve as Roivant’s technical accounting and accounting policy subject matterexpert to continuously manage policy updates, provide policy training, andadvise internal stakeholders in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Offer specialized technical accounting support across various complex topicssuch as derivatives, revenue recognition, leases, intangible assets, inventorymanagement, restructuring, and more.
• Stay current on U.S. GAAP and SEC updates and lead the implementation ofnew accounting and disclosure requirements.
• Participate in the review of the financial statement disclosures for Roivant’spublic filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Lead high-impact, ad hoc projects to support Roivant’s evolving business needsand prepare various presentations for Chief Accounting Officer and ExecutiveLeadership Team.
• Partner with external auditors on technical accounting matters and relateddisclosures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, Master's degree preferred.
• CPA required.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in technical accounting, financialreporting and / or corporate accounting experience gained throughemployment at a major public accounting firm and / or within the accountingfunction at a U.S. public company.
• Strong technical accounting and research skills, with solid knowledge of SECreporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance.
• Experience successfully leading multiple projects simultaneous while effectivelymanaging competing priorities.
• Skilled in developing practical solutions to complex business challenges andpartnering with internal stakeholders to drive execution.
• Proven ability to lead and manage high performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability tocollaborate cross-functionally.
• Skilled at distilling complex and technical accounting concepts into clear,concise, and effective presentations.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced, complex organization.

Base salary for this role will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors,including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market conditions. Theexpected base salary for the role will generally be between $215,000 - $270,000 per year at the commencement ofemployment, but the final salary offered may be outside this range based on individual circumstances and businessand market conditions.

Base salary if hired is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may alsoinclude other components such as discretionary bonuses, equity, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at-will and Roivant reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionarypayment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance andbusiness and market conditions.

Roivant Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes nor outreach from agencies. Please do not send agency resumes to ourwebsite or Roivant Sciences and affiliated employees. Thanks!

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