Director, SEC Reporting And SOX

The Director of SEC Reporting and SOX will lead the SEC reporting and the SOX program. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to work with various Finance functions within the Company, including Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Treasury, Stock Administration, and Corporate Tax, as well as HR, Legal, and various operational functions, which will allow you to gain a strong understanding of the Company’s business and operations. 

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404 compliance requirements and biotech industry experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Manage the SEC financial reporting process, including the preparation of the Company’s SEC filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and various other filings), working closely with other functions as needed and ensuring accurate and timely submissions to regulatory authorities
• Prepare financial statements (including a statement of cash flows), EPS calculation, footnotes, MD&A, accounting memos, US GAAP Disclosure Checklist, and disclosure support
• Proactively research industry reporting trends and perform benchmarking to make recommendations to improve and strengthen the Company’s SEC filings
• Manage accounting for stock-based compensation in compliance with ASC 718, including valuation assumptions and preparation of journal entry
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and other teams with the Company to prepare SEC Filings and lead Disclosure committee meetings
• Manage SOX program in collaboration with the Company’s third-party service provider, including risk assessment, design assessment, walkthroughs, documentation, testing of internal controls and ITGCs in FloQast
• Work in partnership with control owners and business leaders across the Company to identify, develop, recommend, and implement appropriate control changes that may result from business changes, non-routine transactions, or system implementations
• Monitor management’s remediation efforts to closure, including review of supporting evidence
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors during the audit process, providing support and documentation as required for assigned areas
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion
• Manage workload distribution, prioritize tasks, and ensure deadlines are met effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA

Experience: 

• 12 + years of relevant experience with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and a compliance role in the biotech industry

Skills: 

• Advanced understanding of SEC Reporting and SOX 404
• Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with SEC filing systems such as Active Disclosure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams
• Strong attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize reporting and other management systems and tools.

Base salary compensation range $210,000 - $238,000

Please note: the base salary compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience