Director, Accounting

At Bend Bioscience, our Core Values Shape Everything We Do:

AUTHENTIC - Be vulnerable, build trust

CURIOUS - Ask questions, be adaptable, speak up

ACCOUNTABLE - Own it, meet commitments, communicate transparently

COLLABORATIVE - Engage others, stay open-minded

FLEXIBLE - Listen actively, be thoughtful, make informed decisions

CARE - Be passionate, act with integrity

BLAZE TRAILS - Push boundaries, challenge constraints

EXCELLENCE - Learn, improve, create value

FOCUS - Pay attention to details, stay determined, deliver exceptional service Join Bend Bioscience and be part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Leading and managing the accounting department, including general ledger, financial reporting, tax, treasury and audit functions.

Overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS (if applicable), and relevant regulatory requirements.

Developing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

Managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.

Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and software.

Monitoring and optimizing cash flow management

Preparation of high-quality work papers with assistance from staff to support quarterly reviews and annual audit

Evolving accounting guidance and maintaining comprehensive written technical documentation justifying accounting positions

Management of external audit firm engagement and requests

Diagnosing accounting positions, processes and control weaknesses

Designing and implementing projects for self and team to remediating weaknesses identified

Drafting presentations and presenting results to executive audiences to showcase results achieved

Overseeing and supporting compliance with income, property and other tax regimes including reviewing annual returns and tax provision

Providing strategic and day to day leadership of the accounting function for the organization. Exhibiting strong leadership through coaching, mentoring and engaging the team.

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and providing development planning and learning opportunities to build a cohesive team.

Maintaining transparent communication. Appropriately communicating organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and regular interpersonal communication.

Identifying, recruiting, and retaining top-notch talent.

Setting performance standards and supporting growth through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.

Supporting a diverse and inclusive culture and team.

Championing Bend's culture and empowering employees to take ownership of their learning and growth.

Providing oversight and direction to the team members in accordance with company policies and procedures. What You will Bring to the Role:

Generally, bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or CMA is highly preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience is required.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance regulations.

Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Experience managing audits and tax reporting requirements.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Ability to explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view.

Ability to make decisions - guided by policies, procedures, and technical knowledge - that impact the company's ability to meet performance objectives

Solid working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

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