Associate Director, Accounting

Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. The Kyverna therapeutic platform leverages advanced T cell engineering to suppress and eliminate autoreactive immune cells at the origin of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Be at the forefront of cell therapy innovation by joining scientists, industry veterans and healthcare visionaries and help transform how autoimmune diseases are treated

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Associate Director of Accounting will oversee and manage the day-to-day accounting functions within our organization. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. The candidate will be responsible for leading general accounting operations of the Company, specifically supervising the areas of the month end close processes, consolidations, balance sheet accounts and accruals and certain other accounting activities to support the growth and scaling of the Company. We are looking for a generalist accountant who has managed the accounting operations of a biotech company and who can define improvements in accounting processes, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of at least two (2) direct reports, primarily leading accounting operations and/or shared services that support the business. These may include, but are not limited to, certain accrual functions, prepaids, prepaids, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
• Lead functions under management in identifying, reviewing/verifying, analysis and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure proper reviews and issues are resolved timely, that our processes are compliant with established SOX controls.
• Collaborates well with the extended finance team to ensure adherence to a timely close and reporting process, timely responses to internal/external audit requests and overall execution of team objectives.
• Involvement in special projects, system implementations, upgrades, integrations or process improvements, as needed.
• Develop and manage a high functioning, efficient and responsive team.
• Own accruals for certain vendors, including management of accrual, review of open purchase orders and invoices, and review of reconciliations and latest estimate processes.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams, as well as FP&A to understand scope to inform the accrual process and report accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. Experience in the biotech or life sciences industry is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting best practices.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Netsuite is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.

The base salary range for candidates residing in California for this position is $170,000 to $190,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation individual education, relevant experience, tenure, skills and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock option plan.

Kyverna is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Kyverna is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets