Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, S-8, supporting disclosures, and related tie-out documentation and reporting workbooks

• Prepare and review key financial statement areas and disclosures, including:

• Lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Share-based compensation (ASC 718)
• Available-for-sale investments
• Statement of cash flows
• Stockholders’ equity roll forwards

• Manage the Company’s quarterly and annual reporting calendar and coordinate cross-functional deliverables with Legal, Investor Relations, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate SEC filings

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and SOX auditors in connection with quarterly reviews, annual audits, and ongoing compliance activities

• Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee and Disclosure Committee materials and presentations, as needed

• Lead and coordinate SOX compliance initiatives, partnering with internal process owners, external auditors, and SOX consultants to support ongoing compliance and control effectiveness

• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation, including narratives, process flows, and risk control matrices (RCMs)

Technical Accounting

• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP for complex and non-routine transactions

• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and supporting analyses related to lease accounting under ASC 842, including lease modifications and reassessments

• Partner with the VP, Corporate Controller and third-party advisors on technical accounting assessments related to financing transactions, strategic agreements, and other complex accounting matters

• Support operational and cross-functional teams with technical accounting guidance related to inventory, cost capitalization, debt accounting, collaboration agreements, new accounting pronouncements, and other business initiatives

• Perform technical accounting calculations and analyses related to share-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including equity award modifications and Black-Scholes fair value calculations

• Conduct quarterly contract reviews to identify accounting implications and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and documentation

Operational & Strategic Support

• Support selected stock administration and payroll-related accounting review activities

• Assist with accounting and reporting for debt and equity financings, licensing and collaboration agreements, and other strategic transactions

• Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and system implementations to support scalability and operational efficiency within a growing public company environment

• Contribute to ad hoc analyses, special projects, and broader Finance organization initiatives, as needed

Qualifications

 • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• Active CPA license required

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience serving SEC registrants within public accounting and/or accounting advisory environments

• Big Four or national public accounting firm experience strongly preferred

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and public company compliance obligations

• Demonstrated experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and analyzing complex accounting transactions

• Experience supporting SOX 404(b) compliance programs and internal control frameworks

• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience preferred, but not required

• Strong Excel, financial systems, and reporting tool experience; Workiva experience is a plus

• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to roll up sleeves and support broader team initiatives

• Ability to remain highly detail-oriented, hands-on, and execution-focused while operating strategically in a growing organization