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Insitro

Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Who can apply: Only open to applicants in: California.
Location as listed by the employer: “South San Francisco, CA”
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About this role

Insitro is hiring for a Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • Proven Tenure: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 8–12+ years of relevant experience, preferably a mix of Big 4 public accounting and public company experience, ideally in biotech or life s…
  • Certification: Active CPA license
  • Technical Depth: Deep, practical command of US GAAP and financial reporting, with a track record of authoring accounting positions that withstand auditor scrutiny
  • Preclinical & Clinical Accounting: Experience with the accounting and disclosures for preclinical and clinical-stage biotech activities, including R&D and clinical trial accruals
  • Reporting Ownership: Hands-on experience owning audited financial statements and footnote disclosures and working directly with external auditors
  • AI in Practice: Hands-on experience using Claude and other AI tools to build or improve accounting and reporting workflows, with sound judgment about their limits and appropriate use
  • Life Sciences Context: Experience accounting for collaboration and licensing agreements with pharma partners, including upfront payments, milestones, and variable consideration
  • Equity & Valuation: Experience with ASC 718 award modifications and with 409A valuations, including working with third-party valuation firms

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