Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of assigned General Ledger accounts, including prepaids, accruals, and other short- and long-term assets. This role supports the monthly close process, prepares balance sheet reconciliations, and maintains strong internal controls in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The General Ledger Accountant also serves as the system administrator for the Concur Employee Expense Reporting application and manages the corporate credit card program, including user administration, system modifications, and coordination with Concur auditors.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure all General Ledger (GL) transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Process journal entries for month-end close, including subledger-to-ledger reconciliations.
• Create accounting schedules and analyses to review additions and deletions, depreciation/amortization, and department expenditures.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including prepaids, accruals, and other short- and long-term assets.
• Support the monthly close process by performing fluctuation analyses month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter, and year-over-year.
• Maintain documentation of internal controls.
• Ensure accurate sorting, GL coding, and matching of invoices and receipts.
• Administer the Concur Employee Expense Reporting system, including processing employee expense reports, managing user access, system configurations, and serving as the primary liaison with Concur auditors.
• Manage the corporate credit card program: record and reconcile transactions, ensure proper GL coding, and resolve cardholder issues.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred but not required
• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• Must be analytical and detail oriented
• Sarbanes Oxley experience
• Excellent skills in Excel; experience with MS Office Suite
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to work independently

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required (This would need to be adjusted by HRBP depending on the position and needs using the assessment form)

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment

This position will work in both an office and a laboratory setting. When in the lab, there may be a risk of exposure to hazardous or biological waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated areas and waste.

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Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

Provide support to Sr. Accounting Manager and the finance team needed during Q2 close.

Responsibilities

During the internship, you will:

• Concur: Allocating department to air fares; Creating new hire accounts; Updating accounts (changing manager, department, name)
• Generating monthly checklist/ Calendar  
• Quarterly Board member Related party search (SOX)
• Balance sheet reconciliation for Operating Lease ROU/liabilities
• Assist with cash account reconciliations
• Assist AP to review Monthly statements
• Manage and process credit cards and perform monthly allocation of corporate credit card expenses by department
• Ad Hoc reporting & Analysis using tools –NetSuite, Concur, Bill.com

Education & Requirements

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This position will work in an office setting, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, and filing cabinets. 

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Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

The Senior Accountant, reporting to the Senior Director, Finance Plant Controller, is responsible for the maintenance, execution of day-to-day general accounting activities, and oversight of Iovance manufacturing site’s (iCTC) monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and close process, including analysis and reconciliation of certain General Ledger accounts; these accounts will include Accrued Expenses and Capital Assets, as well as possibly supporting activities in certain Inventory accounts. These roles and responsibilities include frequent engagement with other Business Partners, external vendors and parties to understand the business and operations. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for SOX controls execution and documentation, performing various financial analysis, assist with the external audit, special projects and process improvement initiatives, and prepare and review certain schedules and information.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that iCTC GL transactions are accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Prepare and book journal entries for month-end close, including sub-ledger/ schedule to ledger reconciliations and analysis of reconciling items
• Communicate and liaise with iCTC departments to ensure proper recording of prepaid expenses, accruals, expenses and capital expenditures on a timely manner
• Assist with SOX 404B efforts in documenting and performing the key controls in areas of responsibility, as well as more broadly across the overall organization in support of the SOX 404B program
• Perform financial analysis and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results and information
• Review purchase orders, vendor invoices, contracts, manufacturing documents, department budgets and financial reports as needed
• Assist in inventory and costing process, variance analysis, SEC filings, Ad Hoc and management reports and presentations
• Ensure compliance with business filings, such as business annual report, state filings, business license renewal, etc.
• Special projects, as required

Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting
• 8+ years’ relevant work experience; Big 4 experience is preferable but not required
• CPA is a plus but not required
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and working knowledge in SOX environment, technical accounting and financial reporting
• Industry experience in manufacturing, supply chain, plant operations is a plus; cost accounting experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Onsite with flexibility
• Analytical, problem solving, flexible and “can do” attitude
• Ability to collaborate with business partners, team player and can work with less supervision
• Excellent skills in Excel; experience with MS Office Suite
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to prioritize work and handle simultaneous assignments under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.

 Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

 Work Environment

 This job works in a professional office environment and a manufacturing lab setting. Potential exposure to latex, bleach, loud noise, lab equipment hazards, strong odors, and chemical/biochemical is possible.  Requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.

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Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

The Associate Director, Finance Systems & Processes will lead the design, optimization, and governance of Finance systems, data, and end‑to‑end planning processes across the organization. This role is responsible for driving scalable, efficient, and data‑driven planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics capabilities in close partnership with Finance leadership, IT, and business stakeholders.

The role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and process excellence, ensuring FP&A tools and workflows support strategic decision‑making, operational agility, and business growth.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Finance Systems Leadership

• Own the roadmap, administration, and continuous enhancement of FP&A systems (e.g., planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics platforms).
• Partner with IT and external vendors to implement system enhancements, upgrades, and new capabilities.
• Serve as the finance subject‑matter expert for FP&A systems architecture, data models, and integrations.

Process Design & Standardization

• Lead the design and standardization of end‑to‑end Finance processes, including:
  • Annual planning and long‑range planning
  • Forecasting and close‑to‑forecast cycles
  • Management reporting and dashboards
  • Scenario modeling and what‑if analysis
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes, eliminate redundancy, and improve cycle times.

Data & Analytics Enablement

• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance across Finance systems and upstream/downstream data sources.
• Enable advanced analytics, self‑service reporting, and management insights through improved tools and processes.
• Partner with finance leaders to translate business requirements into scalable system and data solutions.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Act as a trusted partner to FP&A team, iCTC Finance and corporate functions.
• Lead user adoption through training, documentation, and change‑management initiatives.
• Align system capabilities with evolving business needs and strategic priorities.

Governance & Controls

• Establish and maintain controls, documentation, and operating procedures for FP&A systems.
• Collaborate with IT and Internal Audit to ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data security standards.

Team Leadership (as applicable)

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of FP&A analysts
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• System-oriented and highly analytical mindset
• Strong stakeholder influence and change‑management capability
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence focus
• Ability to balance near‑term delivery with long‑term platform scalability

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, finance transformation, or finance systems roles, with at least several years in a leadership capacity.
• Deep knowledge of FP&A processes and financial planning concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with FP&A platforms and reporting tools such as enterprise planning (Net Suite or SAP), forecasting (Adaptive or TM1) or BI solutions.
• Strong process‑design, problem‑solving, and project‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• MBA, CPA, or similar advanced credentials.
• Experience leading finance transformation or system implementation initiatives.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics, automation, or data visualization tools.
• Ability to implement and utilize AI tools to enhance finance-related processes
• Experience working in a matrixed global organization.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

The physical demands described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform these functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to move about within an office or remote workspace and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Visual acuity sufficient for preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens, and extensive reading
• Repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to communicate effectively to exchange information
• Cognitive: Ability to engage in analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving activities in a dynamic business environment

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office or remote work environment and requires routine use of standard office equipment and technology. Employees working remotely are expected to maintain a safe workspace free from recognized hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance Plant Controller, this position is integral to the continued and planned future growth of the Company’s Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center (“iCTC”) and capabilities. This is a hands-on role with a range of accounting and finance duties which include performing month end close activities in accordance with GAAP accounting for inventory, capital expenditures and fixed asset accounting, monitoring and adhering to audit and SOX compliance requirements and interaction with Internal Audit and external auditors, management reporting, and supervisory responsibilities for one direct report.  The Senior Manager will work closely with Corporate Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, Internal Audit and Global FP&A teams to support the monthly close processes and quarterly external financial reporting as well as to assure strong linkage of data reported and budgeted results. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Own and support internal control documentation from testing through execution ensuring compliance with established controls, working with the Internal Audit team to continuously improve & strengthen controls.
• Support any internal and external financial audits including preparing monthly and quarterly PBC schedules to support the audit and interim reviews, in addition to working with external audit firm on deliverables and related questions.
• Perform core GL operations including account reconciliation analysis, review journal entries and review accounting classifications for capital and fixed asset accounting, inventory valuation, and related reserves, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform analytical and trend analyses on income statement and balance sheet accounts and ensure all significant fluctuations are properly explained and supported
• Oversee yearly Fixed Asset physical inventory process with the operations team.
• Prepare & analyze management reporting for the iCTC,
• Collaborate with the Global FP&A team to participate in the development of underlying assumptions for annual budget process and updated forecast cycles for the iCTC & monitor results, actuals versus budgets, forecasts, and prior year.
• Proactively identify and analyze opportunities to improve results and financial processes.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Travel

• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis to other worksites. 

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• CPA (or equivalent) and/or Big Four Audit firm experience strongly preferred.
• 9+ years of progressive experience in accounting with general accounting focus, cost accounting and inventory reporting experience a plus.
• Strong understanding and significant experience in application of US GAAP, SOX, and financial accounting.
• Expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build partnerships across functions.
• People management skills
• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Detail oriented with insight to determine applicability of big picture.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to independently prioritize workload based on organizational needs/demands. Operates with a sense of urgency, as appropriate.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information. 

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines. 

Work Environment 

This job works in a professional office environment and a manufacturing lab setting. Potential exposure to latex, bleach, loud noise, lab equipment hazards, strong odors, and chemical/biochemical is possible.  Requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.

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