Scholar Rock is a late-stage global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing apitegromab for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare, severe, and debilitating neuromuscular diseases. As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the Company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Our commitment to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti-myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases. Learn more at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the SVP, Finance, the Director of Accounting Operations will have responsibility for the Accounting operations function at Scholar Rock. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing accounting processes in a public company with a commercial asset. To lead the accounting function, the candidate will be required to have in-depth knowledge of accounting processes and systems including the general ledger, payroll, equity, and T&E systems. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of consolidations, accounting for clinical trials, cost accounting, transparency reporting, intercompany reconciliations, payroll, and equity, as well as having a strategic focus to ensure the systems and processes are scalable to meet the growing needs of the Company, while still maintaining compliance with internal control requirements.
This position will require a hands-on approach, strong organization, clear communication, attention to detail and a great sense of teamwork. This position represents a great opportunity to help build a critical function at a growing and evolving, multi-product candidate biotechnology company.
Position Responsibilities
Oversee and lead all accounting operations activities including consolidations involving multiple subsidiaries, monthly close processes, intercompany, payroll and equity.
Help to build and scale accounting operations team, including creating processes to enable timely closing procedures that are scalable for growth
Ensure strong internal control environment is maintained
Assist in setting up policies related to travel and transparency reporting;
Position will also require partnership with various members of cross functional teams
Ability to capitalize on team member strengths and raise the team as a whole
Assist in ad-hoc projects as needed
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or Finance
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Hands-on knowledge of accounting operations and processes
Prior management of an accounting team
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Familiarity with internal controls requirements in a public company
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Thrives in a dynamic environment
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
At least 10 years of applicable experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment with prior experience in a public company
Experience with Netsuite and/or SAP a plus
Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
