Senior Director, Corporate Controller

Encoded Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines to transform the lives of patients with severe neurological disorders. The company's vector engineering platform enables potent and cell-type-selective regulation of gene expression, allowing for targeted modulation of disease-relevant genes. Encoded is advancing a pipeline of programs across genetic epilepsies and other neurological disorders with significant unmet need. With integrated discovery, development, and manufacturing capabilities, Encoded is positioned to efficiently move programs from concept through the clinic. Encoded is driven by a mission to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and families affected by devastating neurological disorders. For more information, please visit www.encoded.com.

As we approach our next phase of growth, we are seeking a visionary Senior Director, Corporate Controller who will scale the Company's accounting organization from a high-growth biotech startup to an innovative market leader, establishing institutional-grade rigor. This role will be responsible for overseeing all accounting activities, including accounting close and consolidation, financial reporting, technical accounting policy, payroll, equity, treasury, risk management, tax and internal controls.

This role is based in South San Francisco and reports to the Vice President, Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Close and Reporting: Drive continuous improvement surrounding quarter-end close and 409A valuation update timelines
• Technical Accounting: In-house expert for technical accounting matters, managing technical accounting activities in-line with recent GAAP pronouncements, drafting of technical accounting memos, and implementing new FASB Standards
• Internal Controls: Design, document, and maintain a robust internal control environment to ensure financial statement accuracy and safeguard company assets
• Audit & Tax: Manage annual financial audits with external auditors and oversee all Federal, State, and local tax compliance and filings.
• Systems and Tools: Collaborate with business partners to develop Finance IT roadmap, implementing select systems to streamline manual close process and strengthen integrity of financial data
• Partnership: Provide the Leadership Team and Board of Directors with high-impact strategic analysis and business insights, partner and collaborate with senior leaders to meet cross-functional goals
• Team Development: Hire, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting team to handle increased complexity and growth