Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and External Reporting

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and stock options for all employees

401(k) Company Match with immediate vesting

Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns

Job summary

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Financial Reporting. This role is responsible for leading the internal controls program and SEC reporting, requiring a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or CPA and at least 8 years of accounting experience. Candidates should also possess strong communication skills and experience in biotech. Benefits include competitive pay, medical plans, and stock options, among others.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or CPA license with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• A combination of public and biotech experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SEC reporting process including updating financial statements.
• Maintain Viridian’s internal control environment focused on 404(b) compliance.
• Coordinate with FP&A in the development of internal and external financial reports.

Skills

Eight years of progressive accounting experience

SEC and financial reporting experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or CPA

Job description

At Viridian, we are focused on developing best‑in‑class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well‑validated targets.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Financial Reporting will be responsible for leading Viridian’s internal controls program, internal and external reporting and will oversee various technical accounting issues. This individual will work cross‑functionally to lead, support, maintain and enhance our internal controls, SEC reporting, internal reporting and preparing various technical accounting documentation.

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office‑based employees are required to work in the office at least three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SEC reporting process including updating financial statements utilizing Workiva, updating 10‑K and 10‑Q filings and underlying supporting schedules, coordinating with Legal and other departments for business updates, etc.
• Lead, design and maintain Viridian’s internal control environment, focused on 404(b) compliance, risk assessments and audit management
• Identify accounting issues, research accounting matters, and prepare technical accounting memos on a quarterly or ad‑hoc basis
• Administer and manage adherence to controls and timelines utilizing FloQast
• Ensure accounting policies are kept up‑to‑date and right‑sized to the organization
• Coordinate directly with external and internal auditors for testing, or review requests
• Provide other direct ad‑hoc support to the team’s close acceleration and additional reporting initiatives
• Coordinate with FP&A in the development and preparation of internal and external financial reports
• Provide support with equity and share‑based compensation processes, including the preparation of disclosure and other internal reporting schedules, performing SOX controls or reviews, reviewing and reconciling equity grant activity
• Perform various internal controls activities, including key report testing, IT workflow reviews and testing, documentation uplift procedures and training other members of the organization on 404(b) requirements
• Provide other ad‑hoc support to the team on special finance team projects as the organization grows and prepares to launch its first commercial product
• Work cross‑functionally with various teams while contributing to a positive team spirit and embracing Viridian’s core competencies

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or CPA license with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• SEC and financial reporting experience including Sarbanes Oxley internal controls experience
• A combination of public and biotech experience is preferred
• Commercial launch or commercial drug experience is preferred
• Systems conversions, implementations, and process improvement experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results while maintaining an eye towards continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and to handle multiple tasks
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Fertility and mental health programs
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation 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 other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E‑Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.