Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will be accountable for supporting the overall financial plans and accounting practices of the Company, including accounting, financial reporting, treasury, planning, risk management and tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining appropriate internal controls and systems, public company reporting processes (including 10-K, 10-Q, etc.) and Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) compliance. This position reports to the Associate Director, Finance and others throughout the organization, as well as with key external parties and advisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Oversee all aspects of accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, etc.
• Prepare Board and management internal financial reporting packages, including analytical review.
• Prepare external financial statements in accordance with GAAP and SEC regulations including 10-Qs, 10-Ks and S-3s.
• Responsible for supporting the planning function, including budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors; prepare and coordinate all appropriate material for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Coordinate tax compliance, including overseeing the preparation of tax returns and other required tax filings.
• Other financial and administrative projects and responsibilities, as necessary.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant finance and accounting experience preferably in the biotech industry.
• CPA exams passed. 
• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Preference for Big 4 audit experience. 
• Knowledgeable of PCAOB standards and current accounting pronouncements.
• Must have excellent business judgment and possess strong leadership skills. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels of personnel, including senior management and non-financial staff.
• Strong technical expertise in the areas of SEC reporting and financial accounting.
• Strong problem solving / analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

VIKING THERAPEUTICS

Viking Therapeutics, Inc., is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Viking Therapeutics also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Viking employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, and assignment of specific position, will become the sole property of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.