Summary

The SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Senior Manager owns and executes guidance on SEC disclosure requirements for the 10-Q, 10-K, and proxy filings and is the lead preparer of the financial statements and footnotes in compliance with US GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements. The SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Senior Manager leads the application of technical accounting guidance including the preparation of technical memos and manages the administration of the company's equity plans, including working directly with the vendor to ensure all equity grants are appropriately uploaded and administered.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Own and execute guidance on SEC disclosure requirements for the 10-Q,10-K, and proxy filings
• Manage the company's iXBRL reporting and control framework
• Lead the preparation of the financial statements and footnotes in compliance with US GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements
• Lead and project manage the SEC filings drafting process by engaging and aligning stakeholders including management, external auditors, and legal counsel
• Drive completion of the US GAAP and SEC reporting checklists to support quarterly SEC filings and internal controls
• Research accounting literature and apply technical accounting standards to complex business issues and transactions
• Lead the preparation of written accounting position papers on an as-needed basis for review by management and external auditors
• Responsible for disclosures relating to the implementation of new accounting pronouncements when applicable
• Partner to assist with the company's SOX compliance efforts, including maintenance of the control documentation and compliance over the financial reporting processes
• Implementation of new stock plan administrator and related policies and procedures
• Manage the administration of the company's equity plans, including working directly with the vendor contact to ensure all equity grants are appropriately uploaded and administered
• Evaluation of the underlying accounting and recognition of stock compensation expense as part of the quarterly financial statement close
• Additional responsibilities within reasonable scope of the position may be requested by management

Qualifications:

• CPA required or in process of completing
• Experience with Wdesk or other web-based reporting system is a priority
• Minimum of 5 years of combined accounting/SEC reporting experience
• Strong demonstrated experience in SEC reporting and technical accounting, including familiarity with iXBRL reporting
• Pharmaceutical / Life Science industry experience preferred
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and attention to detail; and the ability to synthesize information
• Strong relationship building and management in a matrix organization
• Excellent project management experience
• Must be able and willing to work extended, non-traditional hours as needed during peak periods

Work Environment

The function of the role and where the day-to-day completion of the related tasks take place is flexible. Successful applicants will be able to function throughout the office environment and remotely. Responsibilities include a work schedule that can require working outside of "normal" work hours, to meet business demands.

Cartesian is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer of Minorities, Females, Disabled Individuals, and Veterans (M/F/D/V).