Associate Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
Selby Jennings has partnered with a leader in the biopharmaceutical space on a new search for an Associate Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. This role is in a hybrid work model (3 days in office per week) in Westlake Village, CA.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Accounting with 12-14 years of experience or MS/MBA with 11-12 years of experience.
- Minimum of 8 years in accounting and reporting, including 3 years in public accounting (preferably Big 4).
- CPA required.
- Strong financial reporting and accounting skills.
- Significant SEC reporting/compliance experience.
- Life science/biotech experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilites:
- Partner with VP, Corporate Controller to ensure financial statements comply with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and footnotes for annual (10-K) and quarterly (10-Q) reports, and quarterly press releases.
- Provide technical accounting leadership on significant transactions and SEC reporting.
- Stay updated on biotech industry technical guidance.
- Prepare white papers on technical accounting issues and recommendations.
- Coordinate with external auditors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders for accurate reporting.
- Manage documentation and testing of internal controls for SOX 404 compliance.
- Implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
- Participate in ERP system design and implementation related to SOX controls.
- Maintain and manage stock administration function.
- Ensure integrity of stock and option award activity.
- Assist General Counsel with Directors' and Officers' compliance and reporting.
- Act as a trusted partner and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
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