[Remote] Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. They are seeking a highly motivated Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead the Company’s SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance activities within a dynamic biotechnology environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, S-8, supporting disclosures, and related tie-out documentation and reporting workbooks
• Prepare and review key financial statement areas and disclosures, including:
• Lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Share-based compensation (ASC 718)
• Available-for-sale investments
• Statement of cash flows
• Stockholders’ equity roll forwards
• Manage the Company’s quarterly and annual reporting calendar and coordinate cross-functional deliverables with Legal, Investor Relations, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate SEC filings
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and SOX auditors in connection with quarterly reviews, annual audits, and ongoing compliance activities
• Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee and Disclosure Committee materials and presentations, as needed
• Lead and coordinate SOX compliance initiatives, partnering with internal process owners, external auditors, and SOX consultants to support ongoing compliance and control effectiveness
• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation, including narratives, process flows, and risk control matrices (RCMs)
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP for complex and non-routine transactions
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and supporting analyses related to lease accounting under ASC 842, including lease modifications and reassessments
• Partner with the VP, Corporate Controller and third-party advisors on technical accounting assessments related to financing transactions, strategic agreements, and other complex accounting matters
• Support operational and cross-functional teams with technical accounting guidance related to inventory, cost capitalization, debt accounting, collaboration agreements, new accounting pronouncements, and other business initiatives
• Perform technical accounting calculations and analyses related to share-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including equity award modifications and Black-Scholes fair value calculations
• Conduct quarterly contract reviews to identify accounting implications and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and documentation
• Support selected stock administration and payroll-related accounting review activities
• Assist with accounting and reporting for debt and equity financings, licensing and collaboration agreements, and other strategic transactions
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and system implementations to support scalability and operational efficiency within a growing public company environment
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses, special projects, and broader Finance organization initiatives, as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Active CPA license required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience serving SEC registrants within public accounting and/or accounting advisory environments
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and public company compliance obligations
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and analyzing complex accounting transactions
• Experience supporting SOX 404(b) compliance programs and internal control frameworks
• Strong Excel, financial systems, and reporting tool experience; Workiva experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to roll up sleeves and support broader team initiatives
• Ability to remain highly detail-oriented, hands-on, and execution-focused while operating strategically in a growing organization
• Big Four or national public accounting firm experience strongly preferred
• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

• This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock plan.

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