Director, Financial Reporting
Formation Bio
August 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Director of Financial Reporting overseeing formation's US GAAP financial statements, technical accounting, and audit processes. Responsibilities: prepare annual financials, manage consolidations including ASC 810, lead complex journal entries, support external audits, and manage fund reporting; develop controls and documentation for non-routine transactions; collaborate with Legal, R&D, Business Development for accurate financial reflection. Requirements: CPA; 10+ years in progressive accounting roles with experience in audited US GAAP financials, technical accounting, consolidations, and complex transactions; Big Four or equivalent public accounting background preferred. HighValue: experience with consolidations (including VIEs), financial instruments, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, licensing, leases, and R&D accounting; familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite; preferably biotech or life sciences sector experience. WorkSetup: hybrid model in NYC, Boston, Research Triangle, or San Francisco; requires 3 days in-office weekly.