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Director Accounting

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Lexington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING / CONTROLLER | PUBLIC LIFE SCIENCES

Greater Boston | Onsite

$200K Base Bonus Equity

A publicly traded life sciences company in the Greater Boston area is seeking a Director of Accounting / Controller to join its finance leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader seeking broad responsibility across corporate accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, and financial operations.

The Role

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including general ledger, consolidations, and financial reporting
  • Oversee accounting for R&D activities and other industry-specific transactions
  • Support SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance
  • Manage complex accounting matters involving equity, stock-based compensation, debt, and other financial instruments
  • Lead external audit activities and strengthen accounting policies, controls, and processes
  • Partner with senior leadership across Finance and other functional areas
  • Drive process improvements and support the continued development of the accounting organization

Ideal Profile:

  • Public accounting background required; Big 4 preferred
  • Biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience required
  • Strong U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting background
  • Public company and SOX experience
  • Experience with complex accounting transactions and financial reporting
  • CPA preferred
  • Hands-on, proactive accounting leader with strong communication and leadership skills
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

If interested and seeking more information, please send a Word Doc version resume to Joe McConnell - JMcConnell@kbwfinancial.com

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