Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Overview of Role:

The Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be responsible for the preparation and filing of SEC reporting and disclosures, documenting technical accounting matters and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.  This role will also lead the Company’s  Sabarnes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, and be involved in complex accounting transactions including accruals, collaboration accounting, and equity accounting.

Role and Responsibilities:

Participate in the preparation of all external financial reporting, including Forms 10-K/10-Q, earnings releases, proxy statement, and other required SEC filings to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

In conjunction with the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting, manage the Company's external financial reporting process, including the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), and other required disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Shareholder’s equity, Earnings per Share workbooks and other financial disclosure requirements with such filings

Coordinate the information gathering process across the organization and interact with the Company’s external auditors

Review XBRL interactive data files for all Form 10-Q and 10-K filings in accordance with the SEC filing requirements

Research, document memos, record, and communicate technical accounting matters as they arise and journal entries for complex accounting transactions

Analyze and interpret new accounting standards and SEC regulations, research and provide appropriate accounting guidance related to various business transactions

Research new disclosures and FASB accounting standards updates and work with external auditors on appropriate disclosure requirements

Develop, create and/or modify the company’s financial accounting policies and procedures to ensure that the policies and procedures are in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Stock compensation administration and accounting for share-based compensation awards, including stock options, RSU’s, ESPP by performing the valuation of compensation granted, calculation of monthly expense, and forecasting future impact to the Company and all related stock compensation disclosure requirements

Lead and manage the Company's SOX compliance program, including planning, execution, and ongoing monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

Complete special projects as assigned

All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA required

Minimum 8+ years of work experience, including a minimum of 3 years of Big 4 public accounting experience

Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements

Results-oriented, strong organizational skills, and time management skills with ability to multi-task

Experience with NetSuite, Shareworks, and Workiva preferred

Prior work experience at Bio tech company is preferred

A team player willing to step in and help with other areas of accounting

Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Superb analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills, with impeccable attention to detail, and strong prioritization and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency

$148,000—$170,000 USD