eGenesis, Inc is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Director, Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions during a pivotal period of growth. Reporting to the VP, Finance, this leader will own the integrity of eGenesis’ financial statements, direct the monthly and quarterly close process, lead the annual audit, and ensure the company’s accounting infrastructure scales with its ambitions. This is a high-visibility role that partners closely with senior leadership and the audit committee on complex accounting matters and cross-functional financial operations. This is a full-time role based in Cambridge, MA.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA credential
- 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years as Controller or Assistant Controller
- Public company accounting experience with ownership of financial statement preparation and audit management
- Biotech or life sciences industry experience, familiarity with clinical-stage accounting
- Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite
- Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 718, ASC 842, and equity accounting
- Experience managing annual financial statement audits and quarterly reviews
- Ability to design, implement, and document internal controls appropriate for public company standards
- Experience administering equity accounting, stock-based compensation, and capitalization table reporting
- Experience overseeing federal, state, and local tax compliance and filings (in coordination with external advisors)
- Strong communication skills to translate complex accounting positions for non-accountants and senior leadership
- Big 4 public accounting experience
What We Do
eGenesis is revolutionizing the field of transplantation with an unparalleled, multiplexed gene editing platform for the development of human-compatible organs, tissues and cells. Harnessing the latest gene-editing techniques, eGenesis has the capability to solve the global organ crisis by providing an alternative to allotransplantation. eGenesis is uniquely positioned to reinvigorate the field of xenotransplantation by addressing both the key virology and immunology hurdles that have impeded its advancement to date and provide commercially-viable products to save and enhance the lives of patients in need.
