Senior Manager, Accounting & SEC Compliance (Hybrid)

Kalaris Therapeutics; Berkeley Heights (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kalaris Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Manager or Associate Director of Accounting to lead day-to-day accounting operations, monthly close, SEC reporting, SOX compliance and stock-based compensation.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this hands-on role partners across Finance and Operations, oversees outsourced accounting resources, and drives process improvements to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including public company exposure in biotech.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with month-end close, external audits, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
• Stock-based compensation accounting experience.
• Hybrid work model; at least 1 week per month in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations incl. GL, AP, payroll, cash management, and outsourced resources.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and review accruals for clinical trials, manufacturing, and R&D.
• Oversee SOX controls and ITGC activities in coordination with stakeholders.
• Lead SEC filing preparations and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Stock-based compensation accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

Shareworks

Job description

Kalaris Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Manager or Associate Director of Accounting to lead day-to-day accounting operations, monthly close, SEC reporting, SOX compliance and stock-based compensation.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this hands-on role partners across Finance and Operations, oversees outsourced accounting resources, and drives process improvements to support growth.