Associate Director, Accounting

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

Our principles:

• Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries. 

• Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.  

• Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.  

Our values:

• Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.

• Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.

• Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission.  We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers.

• Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.

• Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Accounting & Tax plays a key role in supporting core accounting operations for the organization’s rapidly growing business and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results, strengthening internal controls, and supporting income tax compliance through coordination with external tax advisors and auditors. The Associate Director is a subject‑matter expert and contributor who can manage recurring processes, support audits, and drive improvements in financial workflows. The role leads intercompany accounting and consolidation processes in a multi-entity environment, partnering cross-functionally to drive scalable and compliant financial operations.] 

This position is remote based and reports into the Director, Accounting.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

• Maintain compliance with internal policies, US GAAP / IFRS, and statutory requirements in all reporting activities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and support preparation of financial statements for internal and external stakeholders

• Manage the consolidation of multiple legal entities, including foreign subsidiaries; ensuring proper translation, elimination, and consolidation entries are recorded accurately

• Support income tax compliance process in partnership with external tax advisors

• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation and testing of accounting policies, procedures, and control activities

• Partner with external auditors to support audit requirements and remediation efforts

• Manage assigned general ledger activities, including accruals, prepaids, intercompany, and complex transactions

• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for complex areas such as capitalization, compensation, or provisions and provide clear, concise summaries to management when presenting findings

• Assist with balance sheet reviews and provide clear explanations for fluctuations

• Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and research complex issues

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency through automation, standardization, and documentation updates

• Support ERP system implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives

• Research accounting issues and support the application of relevant standards

• Assist with various other projects/ department tasks as needed during the growth and evolution of the Company

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm)

• Experience in multi-entity, multinational environments

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and consolidated financial reporting

• Working understanding of income tax compliance and provision processes

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and consolidation tools

• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• CPA strongly preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• High attention to detail with ownership mindset

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Strong leadership and team development skills

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at careers@askbio.com.

Agencies:  Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition.  Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio, through any medium, will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position.  All agencies must have a prior executed service agreement with AskBio prior to any search engagement.  If a candidate who was submitted outside of the AskBio agency process is hired by AskBio, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid to the agency.