Accounting Manager

Our Culture: Why work with us?

At Foghorn Therapeutics, we believe in “People First, Mission Always.”

We put “People First” because we know our people are the key to everything we will accomplish. We value the diversity of background, ideas, perspectives and experiences that our team members bring to Foghorn Therapeutics – demonstrated by our community speaking more than 22 languages and representing over 24 nationalities. We value our teammates as people, not just as employees – validated by our actions that let our people know that we care about them, their families, and their lives.

We say “Mission Always” because we know a relentless commitment to our mission will make a difference in the lives of others. We believe our success will come from evaluating the data to follow the science. We work hard to develop a new class of therapies that could improve the lives of over 2.5 million people with cancer.

Our culture is focused on succeeding through the evaluation of data, not people. And in that, relationships can flourish and develop.

Our Science:

The groundbreaking science behind our therapies continues to yield vital insights into diseases that have confounded physicians and researchers. Our core scientific approach is centered on the chromatin regulatory system, which opens and closes the right sections of DNA at the right time. Breakdowns in the chromatin regulatory system lead to a wide range of diseases, including cancer, impacting millions of people.

Our proprietary Gene Traffic Control® platform is a powerful tool for understanding and modulating the chromatin regulatory system. We are pursuing multiple treatments for breakdowns in this system. We are the only company with the ability to study and target the chromatin regulatory system at scale, in context, and in an integrated way.

Job Summary

Foghorn is looking to add an Accounting Manager to our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Director, Controller, this cross-functional role will be responsible for managing Foghorn’s monthly GL close process, review of various accrual areas, and will contribute to the growth and scalability of the finance function within the organization. The ideal candidate likes to beat deadlines, aspires to grow with Foghorn and has the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including review of certain balance sheet accounts and performing analytical reviews
• Manage an accounting staff and work cross-functionally with our SEC technical accounting, FP&A, and non-finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Manage areas surrounding accounting for R&D accruals including clinical trials and supply chain, including all accruals and account reconciliations
• Assist with quarterly review and annual financial statement audit preparation; help to ensure that high-quality financial information and documentation is created and easily accessible
• Prepare and review footnotes related to quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Assist in maintenance of an effective control environment in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Assist with specific projects and initiatives unique to a fast-growing biotech startup, such as system implementations/updates and business process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA certification preferred; 5+ years’ work experience in an accounting role, public accounting experience highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Prior biotech/life sciences experience is preferred
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage time effectively
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work in a collaborative, scalable fashion

Benefits

• Foghorn Therapeutics is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:
• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• BCBS PPO and PPO HSA plans
• BCBS Dental Plan
• EyeMed Vision Plan
• FSA and HSA for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Program via Fidelity with the company match
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
• Winter shut down
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for birthing/primary parent and primary guardian in case of adoption and 3 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for non-birthing/non-primary parent/guardian.
• Paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Free parking, subsidized commuter passes, or a $100 monthly stipend for walking/biking to work
• Company lunches on Wednesdays
• Foghorn Therapeutics is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
• Foghorn is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Foghorn Therapeutics will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.