Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. The Kyverna therapeutic platform leverages advanced T cell engineering to suppress and eliminate autoreactive immune cells at the origin of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Be at the forefront of cell therapy innovation by joining scientists, industry veterans and healthcare visionaries and help transform how autoimmune diseases are treated
Kyverna is recruiting an Associate Director, Accounting in its Finance organization to help advance its mission to free patients from the siege of autoimmune disease. The ideal candidate will contribute to our goals of navigating what's next in synthetic biology, immunology and cell engineering while living our core values: bring intellectual humility, elevate each other, and stay true to why.
Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger, clinical accruals, CMC accruals, etc.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual financial statements (10-Q, 10-K) and other required SEC filings.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial information and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the annual/quarterly external audit process, including liaising with external auditors and resolving audit findings in a timely manner.
• Partner with and support colleagues in the preparation of financial forecasts, budget variance analyses, and other financial reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and drive process improvements.
• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulatory changes, and industry trends
• Develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 8 years of progressive experience in accounting roles, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Experience in the biotech or life sciences industry is strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, FloQast) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
• Proven leadership ability, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

$175,000 - $200,000 a year
The salary range for candidates residing in California for this position is $175,000 USD to $200,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation geographic location, individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company's stock option plan.
Kyverna is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Kyverna is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets