Senior Manager, Accounting and SEC Reporting

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation of Form 10-Q quarterly reports, Form 10-K annual reports, financial sections of earning press releases and other current reports as needed.
• Manages external SEC financial reporting and filing process, including internal and external comments drafting of financial statements, footnotes and MD&A, completing GAAP checklists, as well as maintaining and reviewing XBRL tagging.
• Maintains and monitors the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, PCAOB, or other regulations.
• Partner with the Controller and the Senior Director of Accounting on the review and assessment of complex accounting matters and new accounting standards under U.S. GAAP, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead accounting for stock-based compensation for compliance with ASC 718, including preparation of stock-based compensation expenses journal entries.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and prepare monthly account reconciliation for assigned areas including G&A accrual, cash & investment, fixed assets and leases.
• Collaborate with other G&A teams including legal, IR and others as needed to ensure that relevant information is shared timely.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate controls and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Accounting and 8 plus years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting memos to support conclusions.
• Proven subject matter knowledge, demonstrated attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively with the team.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effectiveness in working collaboratively with cross functional team members and with external partners.
• Strong team player that has a customer service approach and is solution oriented.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to drill-in to operational details while maintaining appropriate whole-company perspective (zoom-in, zoom-out).
• Ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors.
• Excitement about the mission of Bicara.
• Prior experience at a biotech, life sciences, or other high-growth technology company.
• Proficient Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Prior experience working with Workiva or similar SEC reporting platform.
• Prior experience at a biotech, life sciences, or other high-growth technology company.
• Experience working with NetSuite, Prendio and Bill.com.