Senior Accountant
Sionna Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to revolutionize the current treatment paradigm for CF by developing novel medicines that normalize the function of the CFTR protein. Sionna’s goal is to deliver differentiated medicines for people living with CF that can restore their CFTR function to as close to normal as possible by directly stabilizing CFTR’s nucleotide-binding domain 1 (NBD1), which the company believes is central to potentially unlocking meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes and quality of life for people with CF. Leveraging over a decade of the co-founders’ extensive research on NBD1, the company is advancing a pipeline of novel small molecules engineered to correct the defects caused by the F508del genetic mutation, which resides in NBD1. Sionna is also developing a portfolio of complementary CFTR modulators that are designed to work synergistically with its NBD1 stabilizers to improve CFTR function.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detailed-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will contribute to the monthly accounting close and execution of day-to-day financial operations. This role reports to the Assistant Controller, will have exposure to various aspects of accounting and finance and will have the chance to contribute to cross-departmental projects.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare month-end and quarter-end journal entries and reconciliations for routine accounting areas such as cash, investments, prepaids, fixed assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses
- Partner with R&D departments to expand knowledge and skill set on more complex accruals in the areas of manufacturing and clinical trials
- Assist with accelerating the accounting close process to meet public company deadlines
- Assist with day-to-day transactional accounting activities, including accounts payable and purchase order management
- Prepare documentation and schedules to support external audits and tax compliance, in addition to acting as the initial point of contact on all audit-related requests
- Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reporting
- Assist in the preparation and execution of the Company’s internal control program, including compliance with internal policies and key controls
- Identify and assist team with process and system improvements across financial operations
- Work closely with business partners across the organization to support finance and company initiatives
- Ad hoc analyses and projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area, CPA license preferred
- 3+ years in roles of increasing responsibility, ideally in a mix of public accounting and industry positions
- Experience working with an accounting ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) is strongly preferred
- Experience with public company operations (e.g., audits, internal controls) is strongly preferred
- Biotech/Tech experience preferred
- Motivated and reliable self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Ability to manage and complete projects with time constraints and within assigned deadlines, work independently and leverage technology to engage with team members
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organization skills required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
