Who We Are
Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. ("Avenzo") is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing the next generation of oncology therapies for patients. The company was co-founded in 2022 by Drs. Athena Countouriotis and Mohammad Hirmand (former CEO and CMO of Turning Point Therapeutics, respectively). With a proven track record in building and scaling biotech companies, our experienced management team is passionate about and committed to building a pipeline of potential best-in-class targeted oncology programs. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director, Controller, the Manager, Accounts Payable (AP) and Payroll will be responsible for timely and accurate payments and reimbursements to outside vendors and employees. This role is integral to the organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This individual will play a vital role as a single point of contact for AP and payroll functions and support the accounting department with close activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations for various transactions and accounts.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all payroll-related tax accounts (ie withholding, UI, local, and any other payroll accounts as needed) as well as set up all payroll-related tax accounts in any new states
- Responsible for full payroll cycle including processing, reconciliation and validation prior to transmission
- Manage accurate and timely quarterly and annual tax reconciliations and reporting, including W-2's
- Responsible for the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment approvals, 3-way match, and employee expense reimbursement
- Ensure accurate and complete vendor setup and records
- Maintain PO cost tracking workbooks
- Lead annual 1099 filings
- Monitor tax withholding submission requirements to taxing authorities
- Serve as the contact for employee payroll inquiries
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures, including SOX controls related to accounts payable and payroll functions
- Participate in the month-end close process, journal entries, reconciliation preparations, and completions as needed
- Key team member in the implementation of new ERP, Source to Pay, and T&E Platforms
- Assist with special projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in accounting, or a related area degree preferred with 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience.
- Experience with full cycle AP processing
- Strong knowledge of payroll rules and regulations, including taxes
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now
- Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Strong knowledge of internal controls in both accounts payable and payroll functions
- Experience with financial accounting systems; Quickbooks, Netsuite, AP workflow systems (ex. Coupa etc.), Concur etc.
- Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment, self-motivated and self-directed, and ask for support and guidance as needed
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset
- Ability to travel as needed
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands:
- Constant or continuous use of a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse to perform a variety of tasks
- Constant or frequent sitting, standing or walking
- May lift and/or move objects of various weights
Work Environment:
- Hybrid; on-site requirement Monday through Wednesday each week
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus plan plus equity
- Medical, dental and vision insurance with 100% employer paid premiums for the employee coverage and 80% for family coverage
- Employer-funded Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-and Long-Term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Critical Illness and Accident insurance
- Time off, including 10 paid holidays, winter closure, PTO and sick time
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $121,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors such as experience, education, skills and competencies.
Avenzo Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sex stereotype, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Avenzo Therapeutics also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Notice to Search Firms/Third Party Agencies: Avenzo Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without an executed search agreement in place.