Senior Director – Accounting and Finance

RhyGaze

. Lead core accounting activities, including month-end close, accruals, prepaids, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in core accounting activities, financial reporting, and compliance, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP and public company readiness. Proven ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while enhancing finance processes and controls in a high-growth environment.

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Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA8-10+ Years Of Finance And Accounting ExperienceStrong Understanding Of U.S. GAAPExperience With Budgeting And Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseFinancial Statement PreparationAccount ReconciliationsConsolidated Financial StatementsVariance AnalysisCash PlanningERP ImplementationFinancial ReportingAudit SupportCompliance Workstreams

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management SkillsAbility To Manage AmbiguityStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinance SystemsProcurement ToolsExpense Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

BiotechLife SciencesPublic Company ReadinessSOXTransfer PricingEquity ManagementGlobal Finance LeadershipPre-IPOIPO Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead core accounting activities, including month-end close, accruals, prepaids, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages
Partner with external auditors and support annual audit activities
Develop and enhance finance processes, controls, policies, and procedures
Lead or support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario modeling
Partner with functional leaders to manage department budgets, track spend, analyze variances, and identify risks and opportunities
Prepare financial reporting and analysis for management, the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and investors
Support cash forecasting, runway analysis, financing scenarios, and capital planning
Assist with ERP, procurement, expense management, and finance system/process improvement initiatives
Support tax, transfer pricing, intercompany, equity management, and compliance workstreams
Help build a finance organization supporting growth, financing activities, and potential public company readiness
Support global payroll operations across all jurisdictions
Support global risk management and insurance programs, including policy administration, renewals, claims management, and broker relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA strongly preferred
8-10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in biotech, life sciences, or a high-growth company environment
Experience across both accounting and FP&A required
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Experience with public company readiness, audit, or SOX/control preferred
Experience with Swiss GAAP and/or IFRS preferred
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash planning, and board-level reporting
Ability to operate strategically and hands-on in a lean finance environment
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and cross-functional business partners
Comfortable managing ambiguity, building processes, and improving finance infrastructure as the Company scales
Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Pre-IPO, IPO readiness, or public company experience preferred
Global finance and accounting leadership experience preferred
Experience with ERP implementation or finance systems transformation preferred
Experience supporting investor, Audit Committee, or Board reporting preferred
Familiarity with equity management, 409A valuations, transfer pricing, and international entity structures preferred
Must be legally able to work in the US (US citizen or US work permit)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to help develop breakthrough therapies for patients with serious vision-threatening diseases
Work alongside a passionate, highly experienced team at the forefront of ophthalmology innovation
Meaningful impact in a growing biotech company
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where science and innovation drive decision-making
Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days per week onsite in Philadelphia