Hiring: Director, Accounting Company: Calico Life Sciences Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:33:51 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, NetSuite About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a strong background in public accounting, corporate accounting, or technical accounting Required Skills: •We are seeking a highly conscientious, hands-on Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller who combines technical accounting expertise with a practical drive for data automation and timely/accurate reporting. Operating within a collaborative team, you will play a vital role in our core controllership function. •Manage and perform significant portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, including the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and management reports •Oversee and perform various account accruals, prepaids, and cash disbursements •Lead the end-to-end clinical trial expense accrual process and partner closely with Clinical Operations to track study expenses and ensure high accuracy and transparency in clinical project accounting •Perform 1099 and 1042 reporting and sales/use tax accruals and returns •Ensure strict compliance with US GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and SOX requirements •Document and maintain effective internal controls •Liaise with Alphabet Technical Accounting and Accounting groups as needed Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a minor, secondary degree, or heavy coursework in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field is a strong plus •Extensive, hands-on experience managing complex clinical trial accruals within the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry •High integrity with the highest standards of professional ethics, financial integrity, and personal accountability •Superior problem-solving skills and strong desire to go the extra mile to find root causes of and solve problems •Demonstrated capacity to multi-task and balance multiple requests without losing sight of overall objectives and deadlines •Demonstrated success in managing and developing accounting professionals •Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite; proficiency with Coupa and Adaptive helpful •Strong analytical skills and systems thinking •Demonstrated capacity to optimize accounting workflows, with specific experience in Excel-to-NetSuite journal automation or similar system integrations •Must be willing to work onsite at least 4 days a week Compensation: •$240,000 - $245,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!