Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Boston, MA
Full Time
Finance
Experienced
Company Overview
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provide meaningful support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.

Opportunity Overview
The Senior Director, Assistant Controller is a highly visible role that is responsible for the Company’s accounting, financial reporting and internal controls requirements.  This is a key position for the finance and accounting organization reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Controller.  The Senior Director, Assistant Controller will manage a team of accountants.

Responsibilities and Duties
Financial Reporting / Internal Controls
  • Oversee, coordinate, and draft key sections of all Rhythm’s SEC filings (including Forms 10-Q / K financial statements, footnotes, and Management's Discussion and Analysis).
  • Ensure the SEC 10-Q/K reports are filed timely.
  • Provide guidance and drive implementation of new SEC reporting requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
  • Investigate complex accounting matters and reporting issues and prepare technical accounting position papers.
  • Collaborate with investor relations and legal groups to compile quarterly earnings report information.
  • Direct coordination with external auditors and consultants on a quarterly and annual basis.
  • Oversee all SOX controls related to financial reporting. Assess the design and functionality of internal controls over financial reporting, document any deficiencies, and report remediation plans to management.
  • Work closely with various departments, such as finance, IT, legal, HR, and operations to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
  • Oversee management review controls of key areas (equity, financial statement close process and others).

Other responsibilities
  • Develop talent and lead a superior, high-performing team.
  • Oversee accounting for all equity transactions (e.g. stock-based compensation, EPS calculations, support of periodic stock option exercises and RSU releases).
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly analytical reviews of consolidated and individual entity balance sheet and income statements.
  • Assist VP, Corporate Controller with quarterly provision for income taxes and managing outsourced income tax consultants.
  • Support international accounting and finance function expansion through knowledge sharing and trainings.
  • Support finance team with special projects and ad-hoc reporting requests.

Qualifications and Skills
Must thrive working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient.  Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop important relationships with key stakeholders, ability to analyze complex issues to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs and recommendations.  Excellent analytical skills and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting.
  • Minimum of 12 years progressive, relevant financial experience.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • CPA is strongly desired, preferably with public accounting experience.
  • Experience in a publicly traded life sciences company preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SEC reporting Deep knowledge of US GAAP requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
  • Very strong analytical skills and the ability to plan work strategically, identifying areas of training and continuous improvement.
  • Experience working with all levels of management and key business stakeholders.
  • Ability to collaborate and influence across the global organization.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a team, as well as with external partners and vendors.
  • Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Recognized leader and change agent within the organization.

This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.


More about Rhythm
We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause.  Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.

At Rhythm our core values are:
  • We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives
  • We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
  • We are eager to learn and adapt
  • We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
  • We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission

Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.
Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.

 
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