Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the Finance organization supporting a dynamic, fast-moving biotechnology company. Under the leadership of the Corporate Controller, this role will lead all aspects of the external reporting process including the preparation and submission of all SEC filings. S/he will also assist with the implementation of technical accounting pronouncements and partner on the financial management of the company.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the company’s external reporting process, preparation and filing of SEC filings (10Qs, 10Ks), providing for the timely and accurate filing in compliance with authoritative accounting guidance and regulations, including: the coordination, review and maintenance of work papers supporting the Company’s quarterly and annual financial statements filed with the SEC; management of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting framework; and researching, documenting and communicating new GAAP, SEC and other disclosure issues.  

Ensure that the company’s accounting procedures and reported results confirm to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  

Providing technical accounting support to the organization as required, including primary responsibility for managing all aspects of technical accounting analysis and financial evaluations of potential licensing arrangements, investments, acquisitions, and other business opportunities.  

Support and adhere to strong internal control policies and procedures, including identifying areas for improvement that support efficient and timely SEC filing  

Manage the quarterly audits and provide auditors with the necessary documentation

Collaborate with other finance and business stakeholders to support department initiatives, including implementations of accounting-related systems/applications and process improvements  

Maintain SOX schedules and internal control documentation and manage  the SOX 404 audits, including the preparation of PBCs (prepared by client schedules) to support our SEC filings  

Establish and maintain strong business partnerships with key counterparts including, FP&A, Procurement, and functional business owners Assist in the development of departmental initiatives and goals and the strategies to achieve those initiatives and goals Partnering with outside advisors, vendors, consultants and legal to meet tax requirements and optimizing legal and capital structures.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA required, with strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and relevant accounting and financial concepts; Big 4 accounting audit firm experience preferred A minimum of 7-10 years of public accounting and/or industry experience in a public company (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device preferred) Ability to apply judgment and is solutions oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to combine attention to detail with an understanding of broader strategic context. Self-directed, accomplishment driven individual with strong sense of passion and urgency Comfortable with ambiguity; ability to work well in a collaborative, fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong project management skill set and experience; ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. Experience working cross-functionally across an organization with demonstrated ability to interact with and build productive working relationships across all organizational levels. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and motivate others, negotiate during situational conflict and establish best path forward in the fact of competing objectives. Possesses “can do” attitude and willingness to roll-up sleeves. Experience with Oracle Fusion a plus. Level will be determined based on experience

Additional Information

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