Associate Director, Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

TScan Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech seeking to revolutionize life-changing therapeutics for patients by identifying novel T cells and epitopes. Reporting to the Director, Controller, the Associate Director, Accounting’s key responsibilities include driving the monthly and quarterly close processes, assisting with financial reporting and equity administration, and ownership of the clinical accrual process. The Associate Director, Accounting will also play a key role in the external audit process and will contribute to implementing TScan’s effective control environment. The individual should be highly organized and proactive, with strong attention to detail, a sound understanding of accounting, financial reporting and internal controls, prioritization skills, and a focus on client service. The individual should enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment with collaboration across teams and functions at TScan as a trusted partner.

Responsibilities:

• Manage significant sections of the monthly and quarterly close processes, including clinical, research and development, and general and administrative accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare and lead materials related to monthly accrual meetings with functional teams, specifically for ongoing clinical trials
• Work closely with Financial, Planning and Analysis team to analyze financial results and ensure alignment within the team
• Review of monthly tasks, journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare and review footnotes related to the quarterly and annual SEC filings and assist with earnings releases
• Liaison with external auditors on quarterly reviews and year-end audit
• Assist in maintenance of an effective control environment in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including collaboration with internal audit function
• Manage day-to-day operations of company equity plans (stock options, RSUs, ESPP)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA certification preferred
• 7+ years of prior related accounting experience
• Previous experience in public accounting and/or a small- to mid-sized public biotech and or pharmaceutical company preferred
• Strong knowledge and ability to interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and relevant accounting and financial concepts for publicly traded companies
• Relevant accounting experience: general month close operations, accruals and reconciliations, clinical trial accounting, equity administration
• In-depth knowledge of SOX and demonstrated ability to implement and maintain financial controls and accounting policies and procedures
• Ability to apply judgment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to combine attention to detail with an understanding of broader strategic context
• Strong project management skills and experience; ability to prioritize multiple initiatives concurrently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative and consultative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

About TScan:

TScan Therapeutics is a fully integrated, next-generation TCR-T cell therapy company. Founded in 2018, TScan’s platform was developed by Stephen Elledge, Ph.D., and Tomasz Kula, Ph.D., at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. TScan’s transformative platform enables rapid discovery of TCRs and targets for engineered T cell therapy. This technology is extremely versatile and is applicable across multiple therapeutic areas beyond cancers, including autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases.

Do YOU have the anatomy of a TScanner?

Our talented, compassionate, and intelligent team is what makes TScan a Top Place to Work (as ranked by The Boston Globe). Our state-of-the-art offices with over 70,000 square feet of premium lab space, including an internal GMP manufacturing suite, are an environment that supports innovation, camaraderie, and professionalism. We are passionate, fun, flexible, and team oriented. Sound like you? Apply today.

EEO Statement

TScan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate. TScan provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To begin an interactive dialogue with TScan regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the responsibilities of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter.

Pay Transparency

TScan Therapeutics’ pay ranges are established based on external market data from third-party compensation surveys and our internal benchmarking. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Individual compensation within this range is commensurate with a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the value each TScanner brings to the role.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

TScan Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to TScan Therapeutics or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by TScan Therapeutics’ internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of TScan Therapeutics, and TScan Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.