Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. As a global leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures, the clinical-stage company is focused on advancing innovative treatments where protein growth factors are fundamental. Over the past decade, the company has created a pipeline with the potential to advance the standard of care for neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted drugs can play a transformational role.

Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This commitment to unlocking fundamentally different therapeutic approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. By harnessing cutting-edge science in disease spaces that are historically under-addressed through traditional therapies, Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients. Learn more about the company’s approach at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock and on LinkedIn.

Summary of Position:

Reporting to the SVP, Finance, the Controller will have responsibility for the Accounting operations functions and SEC reporting at Scholar Rock. This position presents an opportunity to join the leadership of a growing and expanding finance team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing accounting processes in a public company with a commercial asset, covering areas ranging from managing accounting operations in an internal control environment, SEC reporting and managing external audit processes. To lead the accounting function, the candidate will be required to have in-depth knowledge of accounting processes and systems including the general ledger, payroll, equity, and T&E systems. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of consolidations, cost accounting, transparency reporting, payroll, and equity, as well as having a strategic focus to ensure the systems and processes are scalable to meet the growing needs of the Company. This position will require a hands-on approach, strong organization, clear communication, attention to detail and a great sense of teamwork. This position represents a great opportunity to help build a critical function at a growing and evolving, multi-product candidate biotechnology company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead all accounting operations activities including consolidations, inventory tracking, period closes, payroll and equity.
• Help to build and scale accounting operations team, including creating processes to enable timely closing procedures that are scalable for growth
• Oversee SEC reporting and technical accounting areas
• Ensure strong internal control environment is maintained
• Manage external auditor relationship
• 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
• Prior knowledge with SEC reporting tools
• 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 with a commercial asset

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.