Fast-growing pharmaceutical company seeks a Director of Financial Reporting to join their team.

Job Summary

The Director of Financial Reporting is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and future Securities and Exchange Commission reporting. The position will oversee technical accounting research related to new and proposed accounting standards. The Director of Financial Reporting also supports and assists with the implementation, maintenance and review of internal controls and corporate policies and procedures. This position will also be responsible for managing financial modeling, budgets, forecasts and period budget to actual reviews.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, accurate reporting and filing of SEC periodic reports such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K and Annual Report.
• Assists in the preparation of other SEC filings such as registration statements and DEF 14A.
• Ensures compliance with US GAAP and IFRS as well as SEC and FASB rules and regulations.
• Develops and manages SEC filings related to XBRL reporting.
• Coordinates, directs, plans and executes the financial reporting component of the external audit.
• Conducts, supports and assists with the internal audit function and the initial implementation and ongoing SOX compliance requirements.
• Leads all financial research efforts. Analyzes, researches and concludes on new and proposed accounting, reporting and disclosure standards issued by the SEC, FASB and eventual IFRS and prepare memorandums regarding the Company’s position and impact on the Company.
• Writes, implements and ensures effective and practical implementation of corporate policies.
• Assists in recruiting, training and evaluating staff; assists in developing and implementing continued training for professional accounting associates.
• Liaison with finance department, internal legal counsel and external independent auditors.
• Manages full budgeting process, which includes financial modeling and budget to actual reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA, active license status a plus.
• Pharmaceutical experience is a big plus
• Speaks Korean fluently is a plus
• Exemplary communication skills
• Strong and extensive knowledge of SEC Reporting and US GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to stay knowledgeable about, research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on technical accounting issues.
• SOX and internal controls experience.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks.
• Excellent project managerial and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects required.
• Leadership experience in organizing, planning and executing projects from conceptualization through implementation across multiple internal and external reporting and organizational lines.
• Strategic thinking and leadership experience with an emphasis on relationship management and communication at all levels within an organization. Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Experience with financial and accounting reporting systems.