Senior Manager / Associate Director, Accounting

Senior Manager/Associate Director of Accounting Kalaris Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of treatments for prevalent retinal diseases with major unmet medical needs.

Kalaris' lead asset, TH103, was developed by Lasker Award winner, Dr. Napoleone Ferrara, a pioneer in the field of VEGF research, and the inventor of Lucentis and Avastin during his time at Genentech. Kalaris is currently enrolling a Phase 1b/2 Multiple Ascending Dose trial of TH103 in patients with nAMD, to help assess the safety and efficacy of repeat TH103 administration and to inform dose selection for potential Phase 3 development.

Kalaris' board of directors, management team and investors include co-founders, scientists and leaders and investors from companies that have played pivotal roles in developing retina therapeutics.

nAMD is a leading cause of blindness in the United States and Europe that affected an estimated 1.6 million adults in the United States in 2024. Over the past 20 years, anti-VEGF therapeutics have revolutionized the treatment of prevalent exudative and/or neovascular retinal diseases, which represented an estimated $15 billion global branded market in 2024. While clinical trials for these drugs have shown improvements in mean visual acuity, these results often are not reproduced in real-world settings. Many patients find the treatment burden to be challenging because it requires a demanding schedule of clinic visits and years of monitoring and treatments. Kalaris is seeking a Senior Manager or Associate Director of Accounting to join its growing Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this individual will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations, monthly financial close, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, stock-based compensation, and financial systems administration. This is a highly visible, hands-on position that will partner across the organization while overseeing outsourced accounting resources and driving process improvements to support the Company's continued growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven, early-stage biotechnology company and contribute meaningfully during a period of significant growth and operational scale-up. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.

Own day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and outsourced accounting resources. Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses. Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, R&D, FP&A, and other business functions to develop and review accrual estimates, particularly clinical trial, manufacturing and other research-related accruals. Manage all accounting and administration aspects of stock-based compensation programs, including equity accounting, system administration, and coordination with third-party providers. Support the preparation of SEC filings, including financial statements, footnotes, disclosures, and supporting schedules. Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and controls within the accounting function. Manage and oversee the work of outsourced accounting consultants, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and timely. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

6-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including public company experience within the biotechnology or life sciences industry

Experience supporting month-end close, external audits, technical accounting, and financial reporting processes

Strong understanding of stock-based compensation accounting

Big 4 public accounting experience

Experience with Shareworks or other similar equity administration system

This role is hybrid and will require at least 1 week per month in office in Berkeley Heights, NJ.