Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Essential Functions

• SEC Reporting (Hands-On Execution)
• Own the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K
• Prepare and/or review primary financial statements, footnotes, and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
• Draft and support MD&A disclosures, with emphasis on R&D, G&A, stock-based compensation, and other pre-revenue biotech-specific areas
• Cook up the quarterly close-to-reporting process across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors
• Support earnings release tie-outs and disclosure controls
• Technical Accounting
• Support technical accounting assessments and documentation for complex transactions, including:
• Collaboration, licensing, and R&D-related arrangements
• Equity and equity-linked financing transactions
• Other complex and other non-routine transactions
• Research new accounting standards and SEC guidance; assess applicability and implementation impact
• Draft clear, well-supported technical accounting memos and communicate conclusions to stakeholders
• Strong experience in ASC 842, including the identification, classification, and accounting of lease arrangements, as well as the preparation and review of related disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• People Management
• Manage and mentor one direct report, providing coaching, review, and development support
• Review work products to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to timelines
• Foster strong execution discipline and continuous improvement within the reporting function
• Process Improvement & Scaling
• Help design and enhance scalable SEC reporting and technical accounting processes as the company grows
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accounting and reporting considerations are incorporated into business decisions
• Support SOX and internal control documentation related to SEC reporting and technical accounting as applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA strongly preferred with a minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including: Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred) and/or direct SEC reporting experience at a public company. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong execution skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance deadlines and quality
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week required; and more often based on business needs.