Assistant Controller

Thank you for your interest in a career at Senti Biosciences. Our mission is to create a new generation of smarter medicines that outmaneuver complex diseases in ways previously inconceivable. We are passionate about designing gene circuits to improve the “intelligence” of cell and gene therapies in order to enhance their therapeutic effectiveness against a broad range of diseases that conventional medicines are unable to address.

At Senti, we find purpose and meaning knowing that our efforts have the potential to improve the lives of patients and their families with more effective and safer treatment options. With science as our foundation and empathy as our key guiding principle, colleagues become friends, managers become mentors, and with time, cancer becomes history.

Senti Bio is seeking an Assistant Controller to contribute to upholding the standard of accounting and financial processes of the company and ensure accurate financial reporting and controls. This role will require a solid knowledge of accounting principles, eye for detail, and ability to carry out activities both autonomously and collaboratively. A successful person in this role will enjoy multi-tasking and have the ability to pivot with shifting priorities. Our team is highly collaborative, and this role involves engaging with team leads across other departments as well as managing  team members.

• Oversee various aspects of accounting management (P2P, tax forms, reporting, etc.).
• Manage Month-end and Quarter- end close processes to ensure books are closed timely.
• Review semi-monthly payrolls to ensure payrolls are processed accurately.
• Manage AP processes including bill payments, wires etc.
• Own various tax filings including Delaware, Property, Sales & Use tax etc
• Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage external financial reviews and audits; play an integral role in Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program and audits
• Manage journal entries, invoices, etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
• Assist in preparation of various schedules required for SEC filings. and Manage and forecast operating cash, assist with treasury and investment operations
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit
• Develop reports for management or regulatory bodies
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records
• Improve and implement appropriate financial systems and processes; research and apply industry best practices
• Responsible for higher-complexity accounting areas and those which involve significant judgment and technical expertise; assess new and complex business transactions
• Manage, train  and mentor  direct reports

• 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
• Solid CPA knowledge; professional certification is a plus
• Big 4 or large regional firm experience preferred
• Proven experience as an assistant controller or other similar position
• Experience and interest in people management
• Strong technical (US GAAP) accounting background and extensive SOX experience. Experience with business combinations & consolidations a plus
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite and Coupa, or equivalent, preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting, etc.)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and desire to collaborate
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve
• Flexible and collaborative work style with ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Values good organization and attention to detail

• Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual target bonus and equity
• The base salary range for this role is $215,000-235,000. Starting pay is determined by multiple job-related factors including a candidate’s skills, education and experience level, benchmark, and internal parity
• Significant growth opportunity as the company expands
• Empathetic, supportive and collaborative colleagues and work environments

Senti Bio is a publicly traded (Nasdaq: SNTI) gene circuit company headquartered in South San Francisco. Our mission is to create a new generation of smarter medicines that outmaneuver complex diseases using novel and unprecedented approaches.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Senti Bio. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse Senti Team. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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