Director of Technical Accounting - Biotech Required

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Brennan Staffing Group Inc., founded in 2021, builds on decades of trusted partnership and proven results. A preferred staffing partner for leading New England companies, we specialize in placing top accounting, finance, human resources, and administrative professionals in temporary and permanent roles across industries, including High Tech, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Advisory, and Public Accounting. With over 70 years of combined Boston-market expertise, we deliver pre-qualified talent precisely matched to each client’s needs.

Salary Range: $200,000 – $230,000 Base annually

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Director of Technical Accounting and SOX Compliance to lead its Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) Section 404 compliance program and oversee complex technical accounting matters within a dynamic, fast‑growing commercial biotechnology environment.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic guidance on U.S. GAAP, accounting policy, internal controls, and financial reporting, while also supporting tax compliance activities. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively across functions.

The Director will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and will play a critical role in supporting the company’s continued growth and regulatory excellence.

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Serve as the subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC accounting standards applicable to a commercial biotech organization
• Research, interpret, and document technical accounting conclusions for complex transactions, including:
• Revenue recognition
• Collaboration and licensing arrangements
• R&D arrangements
• Inventory valuation
• Business combinations
• Equity compensation
• Leases and impairments
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and position papers to support audit and regulatory review
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance; assess impact and lead adoption and implementation of new standards
• Coordinate statutory audits, including planning, execution, and timely completion of local statutory financial statements

SOX & Internal Controls

• Lead and enhance the company’s SOX Section 404 compliance program, including:
• Risk assessment and scoping
• Control design and documentation
• Testing, remediation, and certification
• Manage and coordinate the outsourced internal audit firm, ensuring high‑quality execution and alignment with business priorities
• Act as a primary liaison with external auditors on SOX and internal control matters
• Partner with business process owners to identify control gaps, design remediation plans, and drive sustainable resolution
• Monitor changes in business operations, systems, and organizational structure to assess SOX impact and update control frameworks accordingly
• Provide guidance, training, and support to control owners and finance personnel on SOX and internal control requirements

Tax & Strategic Projects

• Assist with tax compliance processes, including coordination with external tax advisors and review of tax‑related accounting matters
• Support special projects, integrations, and process improvement initiatives as directed by the Chief Accounting Officer

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and COSO internal control frameworks
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with external auditors and advisors
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented commercial environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to navigate complex, ambiguous accounting issues with sound professional judgment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• CPA required
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience, with a mix of Big 4 and industry experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries is highly desirable
• Hands‑on experience leading SOX 404 programs and managing outsourced internal audit providers
• Proficiency with financial systems such as NetSuite (or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Office