Director, Corporate and Pipeline Communications Corporate Affairs

Responsibilities

• Lead all global accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and cost accounting, and ensure the function is designed to support commercial-scale operations
• Establish the operating model, governance, and performance standards for a best-in-class close process, driving accuracy, speed, and consistency
• Own the integrity, timeliness, and quality of all SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and ensure full compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Partner with the CFO, Legal, and Investor Relations on disclosure controls, earnings materials, and Audit Committee reporting
• Serve as the Company’s senior technical accounting authority, setting policy and positions on complex transactions including gross-to-net (GTN) revenue deductions, distributor agreements, and collaborative R&D arrangements
• Anticipate the accounting implications of commercial launch, partnerships, and business development activity, and advise leadership before decisions are made
• Maintain, test, and continuously strengthen the internal control framework in compliance with SOX Section 404, proactively managing risk as commercial operations expand
• Drive standardization, automation, and systems enhancements that improve control effectiveness and operating efficiency
• Direct the accounting framework for clinical and commercial inventory, including capitalization, allocation, and valuation, and for financial oversight of third-party logistics (3PL) partners
• Oversee external advisors in the delivery of corporate tax compliance, ASC 740 income tax accounting, and R&D tax credit strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience at a Big 4 Accounting firm preferred
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant leadership experience as a Corporate Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, or equivalent at a public company
• Demonstrated expertise in SEC reporting, SOX 404 compliance, and US GAAP, with experience in life sciences or biotechnology strongly preferred
• Proven experience supporting a company through commercial launch, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), GTN accounting, and commercial inventory accounting
• Track record of building scalable teams, processes, and systems in a high-growth environment
• Experience presenting to Audit Committees and managing relationships with external auditors
• Exceptional judgment, executive presence, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance; life, long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; a 401K plan with company match, unlimited vacation time, tuition assistance and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Culture & Values: At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically. We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual’s needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Culture & Values: Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them. We are committed to being true to ourselves, to our colleagues, and to the people with severe diseases who are counting on us. We embrace diversity within a unique culture that is defined by our values. Our employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee underscores the importance of DIB to who we are and what we do.