Job Description

Seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Associate Director, Accounting & SEC Reporting to enhance the finance team by providing deep technical accounting expertise and a focus on continuous process improvement. This role plays a key part in the monthly financial close cycle and supports the preparation of regulatory filings, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting. Responsibilities include advising on accounting issues related to revenue recognition, licensing agreements, collaborations, and equity transactions, with a strong analytical approach to drafting technical memos and maintaining proper entries in the general ledger. This position contributes to the financial statement preparation process and strengthens internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an efficient monthly close process to produce accurate financial results.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, investments, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and R&D/clinical accruals.
• Conduct research on accounting standards and apply guidance to complex transactions.
• Prepare accounting position papers for review by management and auditors as needed.
• Track new accounting pronouncements, manage implementations, and ensure appropriate disclosures.
• Assist in drafting financial statements and footnotes per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support SOX compliance and maintain control documentation.
• Oversee equity plan administration, ensuring accurate record-keeping for stock-based compensation.
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or similar ERP systems advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience, ideally a blend of public and corporate accounting.
• Biotechnology industry experience required.
• Familiarity with clinical accruals and manufacturing processes is beneficial.
• SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines within a hybrid working environment.

Salary Range: $145k - $185k