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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Calico 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 80% of Calico 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Calico
- high 13 stale, 0 reposted of 15 open
- Hiring momentum
- 22 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Calico 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Calico .
About this role
The Director of Accounting at Calico will oversee the accounting close processes and manage clinical trial expense accruals, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. This hands-on role involves mentoring accounting staff, optimizing workflows through automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Calico as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Extensive experience managing complex clinical trial accruals in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry
- High integrity and professional ethics
- Attention to detail
Nice to have
- Minor or secondary degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field
- Proficiency with Coupa and Adaptive
What you get
- Estimated base salary range of $240,000 - $245,000
- Eligibility for two annual cash bonuses
Worth weighing
- Onsite work requirement of at least 4 days a week
- Salary range provided but actual pay may vary based on experience and qualifications
Summarised from Calico 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Calico on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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