Associate Director, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting

Who We Are

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Character: Committed to always doing what’s right.
• Audacity: Willing to challenge convention and share candid feedback with others.
• Determination: Curious and self-motivated. Always looking to improve and learn.  
• Collaboration: "No job is too small" mentality. Humble and willing to help others.
• Originality: Will bring your unique perspective to the table and respect a diverse set of views and backgrounds.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As the Associate Director, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting, you will hold a vital role overseeing all aspects of external financial reporting, including the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements. You’ll also own accounting for equity-based transactions, operating and finance leases, and stay updated on new accounting standards. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the success of our finance team, directly impacting our ability to drive innovation and deliver transformative therapy to patients in need.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

• Manage and oversee the preparation of all quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls exist in the accounting process and related information technology applications and processes, and that proper documentation exists for financial accounting and reporting processes.
• Responsible for managing the accounting and reporting for all equity-based transactions, and all operating and finance leases.
• Assists with technical accounting research and documentation of new policies and procedures.
• Monitors the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, US GAAP, and other regulators.
• Assists the Corporate Controller with the review of month-close, including review of the consolidated financial statements.
• Assists in coordinating the quarterly review and year end audit process with external auditors.
• Assists the corporate controller with assigned special projects.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with some experience in life sciences. Candidates with 5-7 years of experience will be considered at a senior manager level, and candidates with 10+ years of experience will be considered at director level.
• 2+ years of SEC reporting experience.
• CPA certification is required.
• Public accounting experience is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communications skills.

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $230,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.

Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more. 

Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.

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