Your Impact
Alpha-9 Oncology is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and monthly close processes. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role serves as a key contributor to the Finance organization, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of accounting activities while helping strengthen internal controls as the company continues to grow.
You will partner across Finance, Human Resources, and external service providers to support payroll, audits, financial reporting, and process improvements. This role offers broad exposure across the accounting function and the opportunity to help build scalable processes that support Alpha-9's continued growth.
How You’ll Contribute
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews.
- Support effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with SOX requirements; assist with new control design as operations scale.
- Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring financial information and documentation are organized, complete, and readily accessible.
- Coordinate payroll with HR and external providers.
- Serve as a backup resource for procure-to-pay activities, by developing a strong understanding of end-to-end invoice processing, payment controls, and related accounting impacts.
- Assist with the evaluation of non-routine transactions, accounting policy application, and implementation of new accounting guidance, as assigned.
- Contribute to improvements in accounting processes, systems, and close efficiency while maintaining high reporting quality.
- Maintain a strong understanding of company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
The Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license preferred.
- 3-5+ years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with hands-on experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience supporting audits and familiarity with internal controls or SOX environments preferred.
- Experience with international accounting standards and tax law.
- Detail oriented, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with NetSuite preferred.
Compensation
Alpha-9 Oncology is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position represents the Company’s good-faith estimate of base compensation at the time of posting, established using external market data and internal benchmarking. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, and internal equity.
This role is eligible for an annual bonus, equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Company Summary
Alpha-9 Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering radiopharmaceutical innovation for solid tumors. Our proprietary scaffolds, composed of optimized binders, linkers, chelators, and radioisotopes, enable targeted radiation delivery to cancer cells, minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue. Focusing on innovative targeting moieties, we develop molecules tailored for precise tumor targeting.
Our comprehensive platform integrates imaging and therapeutic studies to ensure effective radiation delivery and improved patient outcomes. With a robust pipeline entering clinical trials and strong support from leading healthcare investors, Alpha-9 is positioned for rapid growth and advancement in cancer therapy.
More about Alpha-9 Oncology
Alpha-9 Oncology is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, family status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws where we operate.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees to ensure that everyone can perform their essential job functions in an inclusive environment. For inquiries regarding accommodations in the hiring process or for current employees, please contact a member from our Talent Acquisition team.
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