Associate Director, Finance

Atrium is a biopharmaceutical company pioneering delivery of RNA therapeutics to the heart to transform the standard of care for people living with cardiomyopathies. Our proprietary technology leverages the targeted RNA delivery platform initially designed at Avidity, which combines the tissue selectivity of mAbs and other targeted delivery ligands with the precision of oligonucleotides. This unique combination is designed to allow selective targeting of the underlying genetic drivers of disease that were previously undruggable. Through targeted, non-viral delivery of siRNA to cardiac tissues, our approach has the potential to overcome key limitations of nonspecific viral and nanoparticle-based delivery systems, including challenges related to tissue specificity, immunogenicity, and redosing. Job Summary: The Associate Director, Finance will play a critical role supporting both accounting operations and financial planning & analysis within a growing biotech organization. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, this role is designed to bridge day-to-day accounting activities with forward-looking analysis and business support. This is a highly cross-functional role that offers broad exposure across the general ledger, financial reporting, and FP&A. The individual will partner closely with finance leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy while helping translate financial results into insights that support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong operational accounting foundation, combined with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to engage more deeply in the "why behind the numbers." This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working across disciplines and contributing beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. Job Responsibilities: Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement support to ensure an accurate and efficient close Partner with accounting leadership on key areas including accruals (including clinical trial accruals), stock-based compensation, and payroll Support audit and control-related activities, ensuring processes are well-documented and operating effectively Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and identification of key business drivers Build and maintain financial analyses to support decision-making and resource allocation Translate financial results into clear insights and narratives for finance leadership Oversee stock-based compensation and equity programs, ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and alignment with company policies and compliance requirements Partner cross-functionally to understand spend, resolve issues, and improve financial visibility across the organization Collaborate with internal and external partners to support financial operations and reporting Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting, and better connect financial data to business outcomes Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred 10+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4 (or equivalent) audit experience preferred Strong operational accounting foundation, including general ledger and close processes Demonstrated ability or interest in working beyond core accounting into financial analysis, forecasting, or business support Life sciences or biotech experience preferred, including familiarity with clinical accruals Working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX experience a plus) Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers Excellent communication skills and ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders Analytical, curious, and proactive with a problem-solving mindset Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with ambiguity Collaborative and adaptable, with a willingness to take on a broad and evolving scope What we Provide: The base salary range for this role is $161,500-$178,500 The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors. Atrium offers competitive compensation and benefits which include stock options & RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, LTD, and unlimited of time off including summer & winter breaks. A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Atrium employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.