Director of Financial Reporting

We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting, technical accounting, and compliance activities for the organization in San Diego, California. This role will guide the preparation of public company filings, strengthen reporting processes, and partner across the business to support accurate and timely financial communication. The ideal candidate brings strong U.S. GAAP expertise, public company reporting experience, and a hands-on approach to process improvement and team development.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the end-to-end preparation, review, and submission of periodic and event-driven public filings, including annual, quarterly, current, and proxy reporting documents.
• Lead the reporting calendar from initial drafting through final issuance, ensuring all disclosures are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.
• Improve and maintain financial statement disclosures within reporting tools such as ActiveDisclosure to support consistency, clarity, and compliance.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for technical accounting matters by researching complex issues, documenting conclusions, and preparing formal accounting position papers.
• Assess the accounting treatment for financing arrangements, equity activity, stock-based compensation, and other significant business transactions.
• Oversee compliance and internal control documentation efforts, while collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to strengthen the control environment.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance reporting accuracy through technology and process optimization.
• Support modernization initiatives, including accounting system enhancements such as the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Clinical Operations, external auditors, and executive leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial exposure to public company reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated experience resolving complex technical accounting matters.
• Proven background preparing and reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings.
• Experience supporting SEC compliance initiatives and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of critical reporting processes.
• Preferred qualifications include Big 4 or national public accounting experience, life sciences or healthcare industry exposure, and familiarity with NetSuite, ActiveDisclosure, or equity-related transactions.