Controller/Assistant Controller

About Artiva

Artiva is clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies for patients suffering from devastating autoimmune diseases and cancers.

Artiva’s lead product candidate, AlloNK, is a non-genetically modified, off-the-shelf, allogeneic, cryopreserved NK cell therapy designed to enhance the antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) effect of mAbs to drive B-cell depletion and to be administered in the community setting. Unlike CAR-T and any genetically  modified cell therapy, AlloNK is a non-genetically modified NK cell therapy candidate and has not shown any secondary malignancies in our clinical trials, which is a benefit in an autoimmunity setting. Using the company’s proprietary cell therapy manufacturing platform, Artiva can generate thousands of doses of cryopreserved, infusion-ready AlloNK cells from a single cord blood unit. The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to AlloNK in combination with rituximab or obinutuzumab for the treatment of class III or IV lupus nephritis, and AlloNK in combination with rituximab for the treatment of relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma of B-cell origin (B-NHL).

AlloNK, is currently being evaluated in combination with B-cell targeted mAbs in

patients with autoimmune diseases and cancers, such as lupus nephritis, SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, pemphigus vulgaris, the ANCA-associated vasculitis subtypes GPA/MPA, and B-NHL. In addition, we are also pursuing AlloNK and our CAR-NK product candidates in multiple indications through collaborator-funded trials. Artiva’s cell therapy manufacturing platform incorporates cell expansion and activation technology developed by Artiva’s strategic partner, GC Cell Corporation, a member of the GC family of companies, a leading healthcare company in Korea.

Artiva is headquartered in San Diego and backed by leading venture investors including 5AM Ventures, RA Capital Management and venBio Partners.

For more information, visit www.artivabio.com.

Job Summary:

The Controller/Assistant Controller is primarily responsible for managing the monthly and quarterly close procedures of the Finance department, ensuring adherence to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable to a publicly traded company, and providing assistance for quarterly and annual SEC reporting. This individual will be responsible for managing the monthly/quarterly close calendar, reviewing reconciliations and journal entries to facilitate the timely close of the books each period, and supporting/developing public company control activities for adherence to SOX 404 regulations. The incumbent plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance for our organization. This role will report directly to the Vice President, Finance, and will be instrumental to the financial operations of Artiva as a public company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing payroll and the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and period-end closing procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and decision-making skills and the capacity to manage workload and lead the accounting team in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback to foster a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Assist with managing the external auditors during annual PCAOB audit and quarterly reviews, ensuring they have all necessary support needed for the 10-K and 10Q.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation/review of reconciliations and journal entries.
• Develop appropriate monthly reporting standards for internal review by the executive team.
• Identify/create internal controls surrounding the operational accounting activities for adherence to SOX 404 regulations, including maintaining appropriate documentation for 404B compliance (when applicable).
• Adhere to the monthly close calendar, ensuring deliverables meet public company expectations, and continuously refine processes for optimal timing, accuracy, and quality.
• Support evaluation, design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and system upgrades
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects across the organization, providing timely and accurate financial insights.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA (a plus).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressing roles within the accounting function, most recently as a Controller or Assistant Controller, with significant experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Proven management skills in a high-paced working environment, with experience managing a team of 3 team members.
• Big 4 audit experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX and technical accounting, along with the application within a public company environment.
• Technical accounting knowledge of clinical accruals, stock-based compensation, and leases.
• Possess excellent decision-making skills and can act and operate independently with minimal direction to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent capacity to prioritize effectively and stay poised in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Experience working with clinical stage company.
• Expert proficiency with excel.
• Excellent communication skills, able to effectively communicate cross functionally.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Self-starter with the appetite to learn new skills and work collaboratively with a team to execute departmental needs.
• High level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical financial practices.
• Flexible, adaptive, and solutions oriented.

In addition to a great culture, we offer:

· A beautiful facility 

· An entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and innovative environment

· Comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Group Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company paid holidays, including the year-end holiday week
• Our recognition program, Bonus.ly, is where you can trade in points earned for things you want.
  

Base Salary: $185k-$235k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Salary : $185,000 - $235,000