Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

About the role

The Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting is an experienced accounting and finance leader that will help build and run SEC reporting processes of our newly public and fast-moving clinical-stage biotechnology company.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and drafting of 10-Qs/10-Ks and annual proxy in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements on a timeline that meets internal and SEC reporting deadlines, including ensuring complete and accurate business updates, MD&A, financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Develop and maintain SEC reporting policies, procedures, and internal controls that can scale in a newly public high growth environment.
• Manage external audit relationships and lead audit readiness processes.
• Own the accounting for equity compensation (ASC 718), income tax (ASC 740), and other technical accounts as assigned.
• Review new contracts, evaluate for proper accounting treatment, and team with FP&A to ensure proper budget and forecast treatment.
• Prepare or, if appropriate, supervise an external specialist in the preparation of technical accounting memos ensuring completeness and accuracy of conclusions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Administer the Company’s equity plan(s) including employee onboarding, grants, modifications, and terminations, coordinating with legal and HR as appropriate.
• Manage the Company’s annual income tax requirements including extensions, returns, and provision, coordinating with external tax providers as appropriate.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of quarterly Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee communications.
• Implement and optimize an equity administration system (E*TRADE/EEO).
• Aid in the hiring and development of a small, high-performing accounting and finance team as the company scales.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, CPA required; public accounting background preferred
• Strong knowledge of public company requirements, including SEC reporting, internal controls (SOX), financial planning, and cross-functional alignment
• Deep technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP), including equity compensation (ASC 718), income tax (ASC 740), R&D accruals, clinical trial accounting, and pre-clinical/clinical stage company financials
• Experience managing Big 4 or national firm audits
• Prior experience supporting or executing a public offering (IPO, follow-on, crossover) preferred
• Demonstrated experience building finance and accounting infrastructure from the ground up in preparation for and through a biotechnology IPO preferred
• Excellent judgment, high integrity, and the ability to operate with minimal overhead in a fast-moving environment
• The right candidate thrives in a nimble environment, brings public company rigor to a private-stage company, and can build scalable systems without adding unnecessary overhead
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Flexible, proactive, and hands-on mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Flexible, proactive, and hands-on mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude

Benefits

This role is also eligible for a competitive total rewards package, which may include an annual bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits offering. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, marital status, veteran status, disability status, national origin, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Braveheart participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm employment authorization for all new hires. To learn more about E-Verify please review this poster.