Associate Director / Director, Accounting and SEC Reporting

Primary Responsibilities

Execute and oversee the SEC reporting and accounting close processes (monthly/quarterly/annual), including preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as preparing full quarterly (Form 10-Q) and annual (Form 10-K) financial statements and notes to be filed with the SEC in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with US GAAP
Ensure the consistent application, testing and documentation of internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and in compliance with established policies and procedures
Lead and mentor two direct reports including the Accounts Payable Manager and the Senior Accountant
Ensure accurate expense recognition for accounting close, including R&D and clinical trial accruals, as well as stock-based compensation
Review purchase orders and invoices in the intake-to-pay system in close coordination with the Procurement and Accounts Payable functions and T&E reports in the expense reporting system for accuracy, validity and compliance with established policies and procedures
Manage accounts payable operations and activities, as well as the cash management and treasury functions including accounting for the Company’s investments in US Treasury securities
Effect other SEC filings as needed (Form 8-K, Form DEF 14A, Registration Statement on Form S-8, etc.)
Prepare and file local quarterly and annual tax returns including New York Sales and Use Tax and New York City Commercial Rent Tax
Partner with and serve as the main contact for external auditors regarding quarterly reviews and annual audits
Work closely with the Company’s Payroll and Equity Administration, Human Resource, and Legal functions to maintain accurate payroll and equity records
Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding costs and activities incurred on various contracts; prepare ad hoc analyses as requested
Manage the Accounting department budgeting process and coordinate with FP&A as needed on the company-wide budget to actual process
Maintain working relationships across the Company’s R&D and G&A teams
Seek out opportunities for continuous improvement in the Accounting function, including the application of new software and Artificial Intelligence
Other duties as assigned  

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience in the biotechnology industry (8+ years with a Graduate degree)
Public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm preferred
Robust understanding of and experience with:
(i) SEC reporting including financial statement preparation and disclosures, Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls compliance, and monthly/quarterly/annual accounting close processes
(ii) US GAAP including accrual-based accounting and accounting for stock-based compensation (preferably at a public biotech company)
(iii) ERP and intake-to-pay systems (preferably NetSuite and Zip)
Advanced Excel skills (modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
Prior experience mentoring and leading teams
Proven ability to work independently while influencing others
Experience operating in an ever-changing environment