eGenesis
Director, Controller
TLDR
Own end-to-end financial close, audit coordination, and internal controls to scale a biotech company's accounting function.
About eGenesis
eGenesis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs to address the severe global organ shortage. The Company’s proprietary genome engineering platform enables extensive, multiplex gene edits to remove key biological barriers, add protective human transgenes, and inactivate endogenous retroviruses. EGEN-2784, a genetically engineered porcine kidney, is the Company’s lead program and is currently being evaluated in a multi-patient Expanded Access study at MGH. eGenesis is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
POSITION SUMMARY
eGenesis is seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager to execute the day-to-day functions of our growing finance organization. You will report directly to the Controller and will be in a highly visible role within eGenesis. As the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the monthly close and reporting processes. You will use strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure the monthly close process runs smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you will also be empowered to identify and implement process improvements. As an effective collaborator and proactive communicator, the Accounting Manager will work with employees across eGenesis to ensure accurate financial reporting. You will also be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and general ledger maintenance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the end-to-end financial close process, including general ledger, accounts payables, and accruals, delivering accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP
Serve as the company’s primary technical accounting resource, researching and documenting positions on complex transactions including collaboration agreements, equity instruments, clinical trial accruals, in-process R&D, and lease accounting
Lead preparation and maintenance of financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring disclosures are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
Direct the annual financial statement audit and quarterly review processes; manage auditor relationships, PBC schedules, and audit timelines
Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance and filings in coordination with external tax advisors; manage tax provisions and ensure timely filing of all required returns
Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment appropriate for a company operating under public company accounting standards
Administer equity accounting in coordination with legal and external stock plan administrators; ensure accuracy of stock-based compensation expense and capitalization table reporting
Manage NetSuite as the system of record, partnering with FP&A on chart of accounts governance, reporting configuration, and process improvements
Build and develop a high-performing accounting team; hire, mentor, and retain talent as the company grows
Partner with the VP, Finance on board and audit committee financial materials, technical accounting memos, and ad hoc analytical support as needed
Support the VP, Finance with account-level historical input for the long-range financial plan and investor-facing financial narratives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
Public company accounting experience required, including demonstrated ownership of financial statement preparation and audit management under public company reporting timelines
Biotech or life sciences industry experience required; familiarity with clinical-stage accounting (CRO accrual methodology, collaboration agreement) strongly preferred
Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite required
Deep technical accounting knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with particular facility in ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), ASC 842 (leases), and equity accounting
Demonstrated ability to build and document internal controls in a dynamic, high-growth environment
Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex accounting positions clearly for non-accountants, auditors, and senior leadership
Base pay range for this job is $180,500-$233,500.
eGenesis develops innovative genome engineering technologies aimed at providing safe and effective organ solutions for patients facing organ failure. Our focus is on creating alternatives that can make organ transplants more accessible and reliable, significantly improving patients' quality of life.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Total raised
- $140M raised
Controller