Senior Accountant
Company: Dyne Therapeutics
Location: Waltham
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering
functional improvement for people living with genetically driven
neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target
muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root
cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for
myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular
dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to
deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and
communities. Learn more https://www.dyne-tx.com/ , and follow us on
X , LinkedIn and Facebook . Role Summary: The Senior Accountant
supports the finance team in day-to-day operations and department-
wide projects and is integral to the monthly close process,
including reconciliations and journal entries. This role works
independently in a fast-paced environment, has public company
reporting experience and embraces a team mentality to support the
entire organization. This role is based in Waltham, MA without the
possibility of being remote. Primary Responsibilities Include:
Assist with driving the monthly closing process and prepare account
reconciliations Work cross functionally to track monthly R&D
and G&A accruals and improve processes Analyze monthly
variances across accounts and investigate discrepancies as needed
Review monthly GL transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency
Review and monitor purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy and
consistency across the organization Act as point of contact for
finance systems and provide operational support across all
departments in the organization to support a high-growth company
General ledger / ERP implementation and maintenance Support
quarterly reviews and annual audit process with external auditors
Support quarterly testing of internal control with external
consultants Assist in establishing and enforcing proper accounting
methods, policies and principles Ensure compliance with internal
controls and accounting standards. Support management and cross
functional teams through ad-hoc reporting, analysis and special
projects, and employee experience initiatives Work with various
business providers to identify and implement appropriate software
solutions for a high-growth company Education and Skills
Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or
similar field is required CPA is required Minimum of 2-3 years of
progressive accounting – Public accounting experience required,
life sciences experience is preferred Solid knowledge of S. GAAP
and SOX Highly detail-oriented and exceptionally organized;
accountable to immediate team and internal stakeholders Ability to
work collaboratively across departmental functions and build key
external relationships Excellent communication skills both written
and verbal are mandatory Ability to manage and complete projects
with time constraints Ability to successfully work independently
and within a team environment LI-Onsite The statements contained
herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the
principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill
typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not
be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in
other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize
peak work periods or otherwise balance workload. This description
is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties,
responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position
may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee
may be requested to perform different or additional duties as
assigned. All Employees are expected to adhere to all company
policies and act as a role model for company values. Dyne
Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by
federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Dyne Therapeutics, Chicopee , Senior Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Waltham, Massachusetts