Job Description
Associate Director, Accounting
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Base Salary: $150,000–$175,000
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Additional Compensation: Target bonus and long-term incentives
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Reports To: Controller
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BioPhase is seeking an Associate Director, Accounting for an innovative biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics in oncology and immunology.
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This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, collaborative accounting leader who enjoys developing teams, strengthening processes, and building scalable operations. Reporting to the Controller, you will own day-to-day accounting execution, lead close activities, improve Workday-enabled workflows, and strengthen the documentation, controls, and cross-training needed to support continued growth.
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Success in this role goes beyond accurate and timely financial results. You will help build a more resilient accounting function with clear ownership, consistent execution, and less reliance on individual knowledge.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Accounting Operations & Close Leadership
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- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent execution.
- Coordinate workflows across Accounting Managers, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and other business partners.
- Establish clear ownership, review standards, documentation requirements, and internal controls for key deliverables.
- Develop backup coverage and cross-training to support operational continuity.
- Ensure accounting records, workpapers, and reporting packages are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
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Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
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- Stabilize and optimize Workday-enabled accounting processes, workflows, reporting, and controls.
- Identify process gaps, resource constraints, and recurring execution issues.
- Implement sustainable improvements that strengthen efficiency, accountability, and operational consistency.
- Recommend resource allocation and staffing solutions to support current needs and future growth.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures that make accounting processes clear and repeatable.
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Cross-Functional & Parent Company Collaboration
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- Serve as the primary operational accounting liaison for parent company stakeholders.
- Own the execution, tracking, and follow-through of reporting deliverables and audit support.
- Partner with FP&A, Procurement, HR, IT, and Legal to coordinate accounting activities and resolve operational issues.
- Identify transactions or business changes requiring additional accounting guidance.
- Escalate material accounting risks and governance matters to the Controller.
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Team Leadership & Development
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- Coach Accounting Managers and staff to strengthen ownership, accountability, and execution.
- Build team capabilities through documentation, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
- Create clarity around responsibilities and priorities when business demands compete.
- Promote continuous improvement and develop future leaders within the accounting function.
- Balance immediate operational needs with long-term team development and organizational effectiveness.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including increasing leadership responsibility.
- Experience leading accounting operations, close processes, financial reporting support, and audit activities.
- Demonstrated success leading teams through significant systems, process, organizational, or business change.
- Proven ability to establish structure, accountability, and execution discipline in an evolving environment.
- Ability to identify operational risks, capability gaps, capacity constraints, and recurring process issues—and implement sustainable solutions.
- Experience effectively coordinating resources across teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance near-term execution with long-term organizational development and continuous improvement.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
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Compensation & Benefits
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The anticipated base salary range is $150,000–$175,000, depending on relevant skills, competencies, experience, and education.
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The position is also eligible for:
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- Target bonus.
- Long-term incentives.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
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