Senior Director, SEC Reporting & SOX

Eikon Therapeutics is seeking its first Senior Director, SEC Reporting & SOX to lead and scale the company’s external reporting, internal controls and technical accounting. This highly visible role will set strategy, vision, and direction for SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and financial governance, translating company objectives into scalable, cross-functional execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience or a post-graduate degree in Finance and Accounting.
• 12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or related industry experience.
• 6+ years with a technical accounting focus; deep technical proficiency across various areas of US GAAP and ability to research independently.
• Extensive experience leading SEC reporting and SOX compliance in a public or recently public company; biotech or life sciences experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of working with abstract, complex issues and translating them into actionable strategy and execution.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience building and scaling teams, systems, and processes in high-growth, evolving environments.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and negotiation skills, with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, recognizing that actions and recommendations may have long-term impact on the company’s success.

Benefits

• 401k plan with company matching
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
• Enhanced parental leave benefit
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site