Director, Financial Reporting – Technical Accounting

insitro

. Own the annual audit and financial statement process, preparing US GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $217,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP financial reporting, audit processes, and compliance, with a strong ability to lead financial statement preparation and manage external auditor relationships. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance accounting workflows and ensure accurate financial disclosures.

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US GAAP Financial ReportingActive CPA LicenseAudit Planning and ManagementExperience with R&D Tax CreditsOracle Cloud ERP

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationTechnical Accounting ResearchDisclosure AssessmentStock-Based Compensation AccountingStatutory ReportingTransfer PricingSOX ComplianceClinical Trial AccrualsASC 718 Accounting409A Valuation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeOracle Cloud ERPWorkivaG-SuiteExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA License

Industry Keywords

BiotechLife SciencesPublic AccountingVenture-BackedPre-IPO

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the annual audit and financial statement process, preparing US GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures
Serve as primary contact for external auditors and lead audit planning, PBC lists, tie-outs, disclosure checklists, and audit-comment resolution
Lead the Disclosure Committee, including agendas, meetings, disclosure assessment, and documentation
Prepare financial reporting and accounting content for Executive Leadership Team and Board materials
Support monthly reporting packages and ad hoc investor requests
Research and author technical accounting memos for complex and non-routine transactions
Evaluate accounting and disclosures for preclinical and clinical activities, including R&D and clinical trial accruals
Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and Strategic Finance on partnerships, financings, and other transactions
Liaise with third-party tax advisors and oversee tax provisions, tax returns, R&D credit studies, Section 382 analysis, and international equity tax considerations
Develop, document, and maintain US GAAP accounting policies and lead adoption of new standards
Own ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting and reporting
Support the 409A valuation process with the third-party valuation advisor
Oversee statutory reporting, audits, and local compliance for the international subsidiary
Coordinate intercompany agreements and transfer pricing
Support annual insurance renewals
Prepare or review stock-based compensation, contract revenue, and other high-risk journal entries and reconciliations
Design and maintain scalable process documentation and internal controls
Lead the SOX program when applicable
Deploy Claude and other AI tools for roll-forwards, tie-outs, disclosure drafting, research, and memo drafting
Provide clear accounting guidance to non-accountants
Take on SOX compliance and SEC reporting as the company grows
Help expand the team and participate in special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
8–12+ years of relevant experience
Active CPA license
Deep, practical command of US GAAP and financial reporting
Track record of authoring accounting positions that withstand auditor scrutiny
Experience with accounting and disclosures for preclinical and clinical-stage biotech activities, including R&D and clinical trial accruals
Hands-on experience owning audited financial statements and footnote disclosures and working directly with external auditors
Hands-on experience using Claude and other AI tools to build or improve accounting and reporting workflows
Preferably a mix of Big 4 public accounting and public company experience, ideally in biotech or life sciences
Experience accounting for collaboration and licensing agreements with pharma partners, including upfront payments, milestones, and variable consideration
Experience with ASC 718 award modifications and 409A valuations
Strong familiarity, or equivalent experience, with R&D tax credits, Section 382 analysis, and tax considerations for international equity grants
Experience with statutory reporting, local compliance, and transfer pricing for foreign subsidiaries
Experience at a venture-backed or pre-IPO company, ideally including taking a company through an IPO, SEC reporting, or designing and implementing a SOX program
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, Carta or similar equity systems, and Workiva or an equivalent reporting tool
Advanced Excel and G-Suite skills
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Must hold an active CPA license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Performance Bonus Plan
Equity Incentive Plan
401(k) plan with employer matching for contributions
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health and well-being support
Open, flexible vacation policy
Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for parents who give birth
Paid parental leave of 10 weeks for a new parent, inclusive of birth, adoption, and fostering
Quarterly budget for books and online courses for self-development
New hire stipend for home office setup
Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
Free onsite baristas and daily lunch for onsite or hybrid employees
Free commuter bus network to and from the South San Francisco headquarters from locations around the Bay Area