Job Description
Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities includes editing, splicing, RNA interference and antisense silencing, providing us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline includes clinical programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Huntington's disease, as well as a preclinical program in obesity. Driven by the calling to "Reimagine Possible", we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.
Description
The Technical Accounting Manager is an active member of the Finance Department at Wave. 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

Wave Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wave Life Sciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Wave Life Sciences expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Wave Life Sciences' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
We value our relationships with professional recruitment firms. To protect the interests of all parties, and given the large volume of inquiries received from third-party placement agencies, we are not able to respond to all agency inquiries. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates for current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of a signed agreement between our company and a placement agency does not create an implied obligation and, if an unsolicited candidate represented by a placement agency is hired, we are not obligated to pay a fee. Only approved recruitment firms will be allowed to provide services to Wave Life Sciences, USA.