Associate Director, External Reporting
Codexis, Inc.
Full-time
Remote friendly (Redwood City, CA)
United States
$175,000 - $220,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
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Role Summary
Associate Director, External Reporting at Codexis, leading the company’s external financial reporting and technical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and managing SEC filings. Based in Redwood City, California.
Responsibilities
- Leading the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy) and managing the submission process.
- Conducting technical accounting research and drafting memos on complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, equity).
- Overseeing equity-related accounting, including stock-based compensation and ESPP transactions.
- Collaborating with internal teams on earnings releases and Board materials.
- Ensuring SOX compliance for external reporting and equity processes.
- Supporting special projects such as ERP implementations, audit readiness, and policy updates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA required.
- 8–10 years of relevant experience, including Big 4 public accounting and/or public company reporting.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations.
- Experience with Workiva, Equity Edge, Coupa and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
- High level Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio) required.
- Proven ability to manage complex reporting cycles and meet tight deadlines.