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# Director, Cost Accounting at Dyne Therapeutics

- **Company:** Dyne Therapeutics
- **Location:** Waltham, MA
- **Compensation:** $200k–$230k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dynetherapeutics/jobs/6211937004

## 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 Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) as well as preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), Pompe disease and multiple DMD mutations. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more at [https://www.dyne-tx.com/](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DaBhdU0rLyxqDF5MLc_hIfw7usSG4P5AlGZUt689alyH6v7mzOmFdpd9s5X8DlnvZSiEkR5UEisX91xRDuQTa2VgG02ByJmFzR8fXOPz8Zi8%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cjinna.oh%40dyne-tx.com%7C0a9e83cf0dad4bb9d7f808defa05885d%7Cebfdf398d6a6477eace4f79a019fa3aa%7C0%7C0%7C639223098825271389%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=J6tnBKJnocuFhoQSNnLD03mlmX8CCP4Ufz89Tz2BRqY%3D&reserved=0), and follow us on [X](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DLBKooGRVe4UrE2Sa6ReueOswzx2nXn5X8MuiTcNNQ_6lX0cFP8Xf24jpFASx3QmF9Qt-1g3RGsigqX34LIiwMg%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cjinna.oh%40dyne-tx.com%7C0a9e83cf0dad4bb9d7f808defa05885d%7Cebfdf398d6a6477eace4f79a019fa3aa%7C0%7C0%7C639223098825316922%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1SaJTlzgJLAz3INco8zVJpHByglVu9H3uR4eaUUwqbY%3D&reserved=0), [LinkedIn](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DV9e03kLdDWSbh0_VwnuvS9iTb21RRXsSKiAaMEbducMXKsrR2S-Gw7FLuap5gHCzvcaUIvGPyAeg1wRzFGrqW9J_Z6Ha8bGtJaWV9voKp-c%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cjinna.oh%40dyne-tx.com%7C0a9e83cf0dad4bb9d7f808defa05885d%7Cebfdf398d6a6477eace4f79a019fa3aa%7C0%7C0%7C639223098825339609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bDmOn9uD5vB9%2F2LttEyLg%2BANoH6v3vDFv7SAwVdi%2BoI%3D&reserved=0) and [Facebook](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2FTracker%3Fdata%3DCMyzCcuOkxGNqTNEki-upZwJJPBCJLp0a-MvjKwwfPo1XQp8XutL02Vy2Vg3ZmpnCYnPLhHxcgEzFeh-07gg_rWzXbiw64-AClVkXbKyKQs%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cjinna.oh%40dyne-tx.com%7C0a9e83cf0dad4bb9d7f808defa05885d%7Cebfdf398d6a6477eace4f79a019fa3aa%7C0%7C0%7C639223098825359448%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=exQuTFG7FGBX1V0XPy4zSebLvhQUDksB19Nej8Eg3DQ%3D&reserved=0).

Role Summary:

The Director, Inventory / Cost Accounting leads Dyne’s inventory and cost accounting strategy and established the financial infrastructure required to support commercial launch and continued portfolio growth. This role owns the development, implementation and governance of cost accounting processes, inventory valuation, and related controls across clinical and commercial products manufactured through third-party CMOs and CDMOs.. The Director serves as the company’s subject matter expert for inventory and cost accounting, providing strategic guidance on product costs, capitalization, reserves, gross margin, and complex accounting judgments.  This highly visible role influences business decisions by translating manufacturing and supply chain activity into clear financial insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

The Director partners closely with Supply Chain, Technical Operations, Commercial Operations, FP&A, external manufacturing partners, and auditors to ensure accurate, scalable, and audit-ready processes. This role sets priorities, directs cross-functional initiatives, and develops the capabilities and resources needed to support Dyne’s transition from clinical development to a multi-product commercial organization.

This is a full-time position based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being remote.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Cost Accounting & Costing Methodology

- Develop, implement, and maintain cost models for commercial product(s) manufactured through third-party CMOs/CDMOs
- Establish and maintain bill of materials (BOM) and routing cost structures in collaboration with Supply Chain and Technical Operations
- Perform periodic cost updates and manufacturing/production variance analysis
- Analyze and report on cost of goods sold (COGS)

Inventory Accounting

- Own inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, clinical supply, and finished goods held at third-party locations
- Direct the period-end inventory and accounting close, ensuring accurate reporting, appropriate review, and timely resolution of issues
- Manage inventory reserve methodology and perform periodic assessments
- Manage physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across CMOs,CDMOs, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers
- Determine and document appropriate accounting treatment for inventory used across clinical and commercial operations

CMO/CDMO Cost Management

- Serve as the finance leader for cost-related aspects of CMO/CDMO relationships, including invoice review, cost true-ups, and technical transfer cost accounting
- Partner with Supply Chain, Technical Operations, Commercial Operations, and FP&A to incorporate cost insights into operating plans, forecasts, launch decisions, and gross margin strategy.
- Support cost impact analysis for manufacturing process changes, scale-up activities, and technology transfers

Financial Reporting & Controls

- Establish and maintain a scalable control environment for inventory and cost accounting that complies with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and public company standards
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost accounting analyses and reporting packages for FP&A and senior leadership
- Design and maintain internal controls over inventory and cost accounting processes
- Partner with the Corporate Controller on technical accounting memos related to inventory capitalization, cost absorption, and related judgments

Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Building

- Act as a key finance partner to Supply Chain, Technical Operations, and Commercial Operations teams
- Build scalable cost accounting processes, systems, and reporting tools appropriate for a growing commercial-stage company
- Support ERP system configuration and enhancements related to cost accounting and inventory modules
- Provide cost-related input to gross-to-net, gross margin analysis, and product profitability reporting

Education and Skills Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
- 10+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, including at least 3-5 years in a leadership/managerial capacity
- Direct experience with cost accounting in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing environment
- Experience managing cost accounting for products manufactured through CMOs/CDMOs (outsourced manufacturing model)
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP as it relates to inventory, standard costing, and COGS
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and cost accounting/inventory modules
- Advanced Excel skills; experience building cost models
- Experience supporting a commercial product launch and scaling cost accounting processes from a pre-commercial or early-commercial stage
- Experience with SOX compliance and public company reporting requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable building processes from the ground up
- Excellent cross-functional communication and ability to translate operational activity into financial impact
- High attention to detail balanced with the ability to operate in ambiguity typical of an early-commercial company

#LI-Onsite MA Pay Range $200,000—$230,000 USD

The pay range reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on factors such as education, experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills.

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.

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.

## About Dyne Therapeutics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Dyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted nucleic acid therapies for genetically driven neuromuscular diseases using its proprietary FORCE™ platform.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: DYN)
- **Headquarters**: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the company was co-founded by a team of scientists and entrepreneurs; individual names not surfaced in search results)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Biotechnology / Biopharmaceuticals – rare neuromuscular disease therapeutics
- **Target customers**: B2B / B2G – regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, payers, and most importantly patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), and Pompe disease.
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Delivering functional improvement for people living with neuromuscular diseases.” [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/)

## Products & Services
Dyne’s pipeline is built around its FORCE™ platform, which uses an antigen-binding fragment (Fab) conjugated to transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) to deliver therapeutic payloads to muscle and the central nervous system.

- **Z‑rostudirsen (DYNE‑251)** – An investigational therapeutic for DMD patients amenable to exon 51 skipping. Consists of a phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) conjugated to an anti‑TfR1 Fab. Phase 1/2 DELIVER trial met primary endpoint; BLA submission for U.S. Accelerated Approval planned for Q2 2026 with potential launch in Q1 2027. [investors.dyne-tx.com](https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dyne-therapeutics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025)
- **Z‑basivarsen (DYNE‑101)** – Investigational therapeutic for DM1, using an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) conjugated to anti‑TfR1 Fab. Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial fully enrolled; Phase 3 HARMONIA trial ongoing. [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/pipeline/)
- **DYNE‑302** – Preclinical candidate for FSHD, using an siRNA payload to suppress DUX4 expression. [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/pipeline/)
- **DMD Franchise Expansion** – Four additional development candidates (DYNE‑253, DYNE‑245, DYNE‑244, DYNE‑255) targeting exons 53, 45, 44, and 55 for DMD, entering IND‑enabling studies. [investors.dyne-tx.com](https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dyne-therapeutics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed in search results (public company; market cap fluctuates with stock price; current figure not provided in the sources).
- **Key Metric**: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of **$1.1 billion** as of December 31, 2025, providing runway into Q1 2028. [investors.dyne-tx.com](https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dyne-therapeutics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not listed in provided search results (likely institutional investors; prior venture rounds not detailed here).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **38.2% YoY** to **227 employees** (2025). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynetx)
  - Positive topline results from DELIVER trial for z‑rostudirsen; potential first product launch in Q1 2027 if approved.
  - Advancing five distinct clinical/preclinical programs across multiple neuromuscular indications.

## Competitive Advantages
- **FORCE™ Platform**: Differentiated delivery technology that uses a TfR1‑binding Fab to enable broad and deep tissue penetration in both muscle and CNS – addressing one of the biggest hurdles in neuromuscular drug development.
- **Best‑in‑Class Potential**: Clinical data for z‑rostudirsen showed statistically significant dystrophin expression (5.46% of normal at 6 months, 7‑fold change) and preservation of lung function (FVC%p) compared to placebo, despite a small trial not powered for functional endpoints.
- **Broad Pipeline**: Covering multiple exon‑skipping opportunities in DMD as well as entirely different diseases (DM1, FSHD, Pompe) with the same core platform, reducing risk and enabling rapid expansion.

## Strategic Focus
- **Regulatory Submission**: File a Biologics License Application (BLA) for z‑rostudirsen in Q2 2026 under U.S. Accelerated Approval pathway.
- **Late‑Stage Trials**: Initiate two field‑defining Phase 3 confirmatory trials (FORZETTO for DMD and HARMONIA for DM1) in 2026 following FDA alignment on design.
- **Pipeline Expansion**: Move four additional DMD exon‑skipping candidates into IND‑enabling studies and advance preclinical DYNE‑302 (FSHD) toward the clinic.
- **Commercial Readiness**: Prepare for potential first‑ever company launch in Q1 2027 with a focus on U.S. market, while also pursuing ex‑U.S. approval pathways.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑Driven Culture**: The company’s “One Dyne community” ethos emphasizes accountability, transparency, fearlessness, and a relentless drive to deliver functional improvement for patients and families. [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/careers-culture/)
- **Competitive Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible vacation, paid holidays including a year‑end office closure, short‑ & long‑term disability, HSA/FSA accounts. [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/careers-culture/)
- **Work Environment**: Office location in Waltham, MA (Boston area). Remote/hybrid policy not specified in search results; likely on‑site or hybrid for lab‑based roles. Career page lists roles such as Associate Director, Oligonucleotide Development; Scientist, RNA; Director of Training – reflecting a mix of research, clinical, and corporate functions. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dynetherapeutics)
- **Growth Opportunity**: Joining a late‑stage biotech with a validated platform, strong cash position, and a clear path to commercialization – offering employees exposure to both R&D and upcoming launch activities.
- **Recruitment Scam Warning**: Dyne posts an explicit notice on its careers page that it never requests financial details or payment during hiring; all legitimate emails come from @dyne‑tx.com addresses.

## Sources
1. [dyne-tx.com – Company Overview](https://www.dyne-tx.com/)
2. [dyne-tx.com – Careers & Culture](https://www.dyne-tx.com/careers-culture/)
3. [dyne-tx.com – Pipeline](https://www.dyne-tx.com/pipeline/)
4. [investors.dyne-tx.com – Q4/Full Year 2025 Results](https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dyne-therapeutics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025)
5. [linkedin.com – Dyne Therapeutics Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynetx)
6. [job-boards.greenhouse.io – Dyne Careers Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dynetherapeutics)

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