Director, Accounting

At Bend Bioscience, our Core Values Shape Everything We Do:

• AUTHENTIC – Be vulnerable, build trust
• CURIOUS – Ask questions, be adaptable, speak up
• ACCOUNTABLE – Own it, meet commitments, communicate transparently
• COLLABORATIVE – Engage others, stay open-minded
• FLEXIBLE – Listen actively, be thoughtful, make informed decisions
• CARE – Be passionate, act with integrity
• BLAZE TRAILS – Push boundaries, challenge constraints
• EXCELLENCE – Learn, improve, create value
• FOCUS – Pay attention to details, stay determined, deliver exceptional service

Join Bend Bioscience and be part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Leading and managing the accounting department, including general ledger, financial reporting, tax, treasury and audit functions.
• Overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS (if applicable), and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Developing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.
• Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and software.
• Monitoring and optimizing cash flow management
• Preparation of high-quality work papers with assistance from staff to support quarterly reviews and annual audit
• Evolving accounting guidance and maintaining comprehensive written technical documentation justifying accounting positions
• Management of external audit firm engagement and requests
• Diagnosing accounting positions, processes and control weaknesses
• Designing and implementing projects for self and team to remediating weaknesses identified
• Drafting presentations and presenting results to executive audiences to showcase results achieved
• Overseeing and supporting compliance with income, property and other tax regimes including reviewing annual returns and tax provision
• Providing strategic and day to day leadership of the accounting function for the organization. Exhibiting strong leadership through coaching, mentoring and engaging the team.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and providing development planning and learning opportunities to build a cohesive team.
• Maintaining transparent communication. Appropriately communicating organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Identifying, recruiting, and retaining top-notch talent.
• Setting performance standards and supporting growth through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Supporting a diverse and inclusive culture and team.
• Championing Bend’s culture and empowering employees to take ownership of their learning and growth.
• Providing oversight and direction to the team members in accordance with company policies and procedures.

What You will Bring to the Role:

• Generally, bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or CMA is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing audits and tax reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view.
• Ability to make decisions – guided by policies, procedures, and technical knowledge – that impact the company’s ability to meet performance objectives
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).