GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by developing pioneering technology to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types early. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. GRAIL, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN). For more information, please visit www.grail.com.

The Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting is a leading role in our Finance organization. They will influence our critical accounting policies and drive internal reporting and communication to executives. They possess the demonstrated expertise in the specialized fields of technical accounting and financial reporting. They have a high propensity to take on new responsibilities in a rapid-growth environment to advance within the finance team.

You will:

• Lead the company’s technical accounting and reporting team of 3+ technical gurus
• Collaborate with Management on complex technical accounting matters involved in developing the company’s position on complex, significant, unique, and judgmental accounting topics including preparation of the related technical accounting memos.
• Research technical accounting and disclosure issues, document and present matters to Management.
• Proactively monitor current accounting and reporting trends.
• Lead the Company’s efforts to Implement new or revised accounting pronouncements.
• Prepare, review and deliver timely and accurate internal reporting documents in accordance with US GAAP and assist with deliverables to assist our parent Company, Illumina, with their external reporting requirements.
• Review draft contracts and educate partners on accounting implications as well as propose changes to standardize/simplify accounting for such contract
• Coordinate internal management reviews of information to ensure that all feedback is assimilated into submitted documents and disclosures.
• Lead the Company’s Stock-based Compensation accounting function which includes close collaboration with legal and HR, including overseeing administration of the program by external consultants
• Adhere to internal and external review and filing deadlines, including tracking and communication of status.
• Support annual audit and quarterly reviews, including preparation and review of analytical review documents, to ensure timely and efficient fulfillment of all requests.
• Partner with business process owners to maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Provide leadership and training in establishing a SOX compliant control structure.
• Lead and participate in special projects as necessary.

Your background should include:

• At least 8 years of highly technical accounting and reporting experience in a mix of medium to large publicly-listed companies and a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with experience with SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Strong knowledge of and experience applying ASC 842 (leases), ASC 718 (stock based compensation) and ASC 230 (cashflow) required
• Ability to lead complex projects which require influence and implementation across business groups and functions.
• Ability to coordinate third-party consultants on critical accounting and reporting projects.
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement.
• Must be able to effectively handle critical deadlines.
• Must be a "self-starter" with a can-do attitude and a serious desire to have a positive impact on our company.
• Track record of performance in a face-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong day-to-day project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities.
• BA/BS degree in Accounting.
• Active US CPA certification.
• Experience with NetSuite and equity administration software is a plus 

GRAIL is an Equal Employment Office and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, GRAIL has made the decision to require all U.S. employees receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.