Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

SDL Search Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Opportunity to join an early-stage biotech company!

Job summary

A biotech recruiting firm is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting for a Cambridge-based company. The position involves direct collaboration with the CFO on strategic projects and encompasses key responsibilities such as monitoring accounting standards and preparing periodic reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, significant GAAP experience, and CPA credentials are preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization with equity and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Experience with ASC 842 is a plus.
• Ability to work directly with CFO on strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement key accounting pronouncements.
• Provide technical accounting support to ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparing the Form 10-Q, 10-K and other periodic reports.

Skills

Strong Excel

Multi-tasking

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

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Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting(Biotech)

Cambridge-based Biotech company is seeking a Director of Accounting & Reporting as an addition to their Finance Leadership Team. This role will work alongside 2 other leadership level individuals to manage all Accounting, Finance, and Reporting. This is a great opportunity to jump on board with an exciting company that just received their 2nd round of funding.

• + Bonus
• + Equity
• Opportunity to join an early-stage biotech company!

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the CFO on strategic projects, initiatives, process improvement, and team growth
• Monitor and assist in implementing key accounting pronouncements (ASC 842)
• Provide technical accounting support to the organization to ensure compliance both with internal policies and procedures, as well as U.S. GAAP. Consolidations, Financial Reporting, Operational Reporting
• Work directly with the outsourced Accounting Advisory team to prepare month-end close, and reporting
• Assistance in the preparation of the Form 10-Q, 10-K and other periodic reports, including the preparation of various quarterly and annual footnotes and disclosures
• Assist in determining accounting and structure for emerging products/services and related revenue streams

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience with GAAP and SEC requirements
• Experience with ASC 842 is a plus
• CPA is highly preferred
• Strong Excel
• Ability to multi-task in time-constrained situations
• Entrepreneurial spirit, and interest in growing with the organization