Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Role Summary

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is an integral part of the financial reporting team, responsible for preparing accounting workbooks supporting internal and external financial reporting, including SEC filings, and contributing to the monthly close process across key areas such as general & administrative accruals, investments, equity-based transactions, and stock-based compensation. This role also maintains state registrations and supports other key areas within the department, offering development within a public-company reporting environment subject to US GAAP and SOX requirements. The position operates in a hybrid work environment and reports to the Senior Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting workbooks used for internal and external financial reporting and related SEC filings.
• Participate in the monthly financial close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and report preparation for areas such as G&A accruals, investments, equity-based transactions, stock compensation, and employee expense reconciliations.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits with documentation and responses to questions.
• Assist with the monthly management budget-vs-actual reporting package.
• Maintain state tax registrations and related administration.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX internal control requirements.
• Participate in finance and accounting projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Required: Minimum of 3 years’ in-house accounting experience at a public company and/or public accounting experience.
• Preferred: Big 4 experience.
• Preferred: Biotech/pharma or high-tech industry experience.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• NetSuite and Active Disclosure experience is preferred.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise software systems preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with urgency and adapt to changing priorities.
• Highly organized and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Self-motivated and quick learner.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent experience.

Additional Requirements

• Able to work effectively onsite in San Diego three days per week (hybrid).