Senior Accountant

Faeth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology company listed on Nasdaq that recently raised $200M in funding. With a strong scientific foundation and a founding team that includes the discoverer of our target pathway, we are advancing PIKTOR, a multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor program, toward multiple near-term milestones. We are a small, focused team where every person has direct impact — united by a shared commitment to care deeply, create boldly, and never stop learning.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations and building scalable processes. This is a hands-on role with strong exposure to leadership, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and enjoys both execution and process improvement. You’ll work closely with the Controller and broader finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting while helping to establish best-in-class accounting practices.

Reports to: SVP, Finance
Location: Remote (U.S.)

Responsibilities:

• Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy across accounts
• Assist in preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Support internal reporting packages for leadership
• Help ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
• Support accounting for:
• Prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets
• Clinical trial accruals and R&D expenses
• Take full ownership of the accounts payable cycle – from processing to compliance and reconciliation
• Assist with implementation and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Support external audits and coordinate with auditors
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and documentation
• Contribute to building SOX-ready processes as the company scales
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows
• Support implementation or optimization of accounting systems and tools
• Help document and standardize processes across the team

Requirements:

• 3–6+ years of accounting experience
• Combination of public accounting (Big 4 or similar) and/or industry experience preferred
• Experience in biotech, life sciences, or high-growth startup environments is a plus
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP fundamentals
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• Familiarity with:
• Accrual accounting
• Financial systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP)
• Excel (comfortable working with large datasets)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, evolving startup environment

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $120,000 (actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications and location)

Working at Faeth

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity in a well-funded, clinical-stage biotech
• 100% remote work and flexible schedule
• Health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Flexible time off
• Generous parental leave
• Traditional and Roth 401k 
• Mission oriented, remote first culture

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.