Sr. Manager, Accounting

At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate Controller, the Sr. Manager, Accounting will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This individual will lead key close processes, support external reporting requirements, and partner cross-functionally to strengthen financial controls and scalable processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical expertise and a continuous improvement mindset, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing biotech environment.

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days per week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statement systems in accordance with US GAAP
• Review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Manage key accounting areas such as accruals, fixed assets, leases, equity, and intercompany transactions
• Support SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and related disclosures
• Partner with external auditors and manage audit timelines and deliverables
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and SOX compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Payroll, and other teams on accounting matters
• Support system implementations, process improvements, and scalability initiatives
• Coach and develop junior accounting team members as applicable

Qualifications:

• 8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required
• Prior experience in a public company environment required
• Biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
• Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to 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.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.