Technical Accounting Manager

Direct Hire

Location: Hybrid 2-3 days per week onsite in Cambridge, Free Parking

Must Haves :

• CPA
• Public Accounting
• Big 4 or public/private with industry experience
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Public company experience

Description

The Technical Accounting Manager is an active member of the Finance. As a key member of our finance organization, the Technical Accounting is a vital part of financial reporting and will function as a technical resource and advisor to key/complex accounting areas. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate across the organization, providing clear oral and written communication. We are looking for someone with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong accounting and analytical capabilities and outstanding communication.

Experience

• 6 years of relevant work experience showing progressive advancement
• CPA is required
• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience – either a manager or equivalent at Big 4 public accounting firm and similar SEC reporting and technical accounting experience in a public company
• Life Science or Biotech experience a plus

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting

• Lead the accounting research effort for all technical accounting pronouncements and the preparation of technical accounting memos, including discussion with external auditors on such topics
• Responsible for accounting areas such as revenue recognition, collaboration accounting, share-based compensation and in/out licensing transactions
• Review and approve complex accounting journal entries of month-end close process
• Assist with the implementation of SOX 404(b) compliance efforts, including updating flowcharts, narratives and control matrixes as well as review test plan.
• Assist with statutory audits, drafting, reviewing, and filing in various jurisdictions by working closely with international external auditor teams

External Reporting

• Ensure that the Company’s public financial statements and other SEC filings are of the highest standards of quality, GAAP compliant and useful to management and the investing public
• Prepare and manage quarterly and annual process for filing Form 10-Q and 10-K (Edgar and XBRL), including drafting and reviewing documents
• Ownership over the preparation of the disclosure checklist for periodic filings to ensure necessary disclosures are made
• Coordinate with consultants, external auditors, legal counsel, disclosure committee and management for review and input on SEC filings
• Work closely with investor relations to support the earnings call preparation, including the press release, script, slides, and support thereof
• Assist legal with preparation of proxy statements and other periodic SEC filings

Key Skills

• Individual must have strong teamwork, communication and analytical skills
• Impeccable integrity and strong work ethic
• Strong organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic team environment
• High level of attention to detail
• Aptitude for planning/managing deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organization
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to self-motivate and function independently
• Strong commitment to a team approach and awareness of team and individual success dependencies