Director of Accounting Operations

Scholar Rock is a late-stage global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing apitegromab for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare, severe, and debilitating neuromuscular diseases. As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the Company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Our commitment to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti-myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases. Learn more at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.   Summary of Position: Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  country: US all locations: [Cambridge, MA] commitment: Full-Time department: G&A location: Cambridge, MA team: Finance Position Responsibilities: Oversee and lead all accounting operations activities including consolidations involving multiple subsidiaries, monthly close processes, intercompany, payroll and equity. Help to build and scale accounting operations team, including creating processes to enable timely closing procedures that are scalable for growth Ensure strong internal control environment is maintained Assist in setting up policies related to travel and transparency reporting; Position will also require partnership with various members of cross functional teams Ability to capitalize on team member strengths and raise the team as a whole Assist in ad-hoc projects as needed Candidate Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or Finance CPA and/or MBA preferred Hands-on knowledge of accounting operations and processes Prior management of an accounting team Excellent communication and relationship building skills Familiarity with internal controls requirements in a public company Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time Thrives in a dynamic environment Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams At least 10 years of applicable experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment with prior experience in a public company Experience with Netsuite and/or SAP a plus