Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Braveheart Bio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Braveheart Bio is seeking a Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to lead SEC reporting operations and related internal controls. You will own 10-Qs/10-Ks and annual proxy, reporting to the VP of Finance and collaborating across finance, legal, and HR.

This hands-on role requires 10+ years of finance experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and a track record with public company reporting and IPO readiness in a biotech environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience with public company familiarity.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls (SOX).
• Experience managing external audits and IPO readiness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own 10-Q/10-K and annual proxy filings under US GAAP and SEC rules.
• Develop and maintain SEC policies, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Lead external audits and supervise equity compensation accounting and tax provisions.
• Collaborate with FP&A and legal/HR on contracts and budget forecasts.
• Build scalable finance systems as the company grows.

Skills

CPA

Public company reporting

Internal controls (SOX)

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPA license

Job description

About Us

Braveheart Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and other serious cardiovascular diseases. Our lead product candidate, BHB-1893, is a next-generation oral small-molecule cardiac myosin inhibitor (CMI) being developed for the treatment of obstructive HCM (oHCM) and non-obstructive HCM (nHCM). Braveheart’s goal is to improve the treatment options for these patients by enhancing speed of onset, depth of gradient response, systolic safety, reversibility and reducing prescribing complexity.

About Us

Braveheart Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and other serious cardiovascular diseases. Our lead product candidate, BHB-1893, is a next-generation oral small-molecule cardiac myosin inhibitor (CMI) being developed for the treatment of obstructive HCM (oHCM) and non-obstructive HCM (nHCM). Braveheart’s goal is to improve the treatment options for these patients by enhancing speed of onset, depth of gradient response, systolic safety, reversibility and reducing prescribing complexity.

The Role

The Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting is an experienced accounting and finance leader that will help build and run SEC reporting processes of our newly public and fast-moving clinical-stage biotechnology company. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this individual will own SEC reporting operations and related internal controls, including the preparation of financial statements and drafting and filing of 10-Qs/10-Ks and annual proxy. This individual will also own technical accounting, including reviewing new contracts for accounting implications and owning the analysis and drafting of technical accounting memos. This is a hands-on role that will collaborate with various internal and external partners, including non-finance operating teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and drafting of 10-Qs/10-Ks and annual proxy in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements on a timeline that meets internal and SEC reporting deadlines, including ensuring complete and accurate business updates, MD&A, financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Develop and maintain SEC reporting policies, procedures, and internal controls that can scale in a newly public high growth environment.
• Manage external audit relationships and lead audit readiness processes.
• Own the accounting for equity compensation (ASC 718), income tax (ASC 740), and other technical accounts as assigned.
• Review new contracts, evaluate for proper accounting treatment, and team with FP&A to ensure proper budget and forecast treatment.
• Prepare or, if appropriate, supervise an external specialist in the preparation of technical accounting memos ensuring completeness and accuracy of conclusions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Administer the Company’s equity plan(s) including employee onboarding, grants, modifications, and terminations, coordinating with legal and HR as appropriate.
• Manage the Company’s annual income tax requirements including extensions, returns, and provision, coordinating with external tax providers as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee communications.
• Implement and optimize an equity administration system (E*TRADE/EEO).
• Assist in the hiring and development of a small, high-performing accounting and finance team as the company scales

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, CPA required; public accounting background preferred
• Strong knowledge of public company requirements, including SEC reporting, internal controls (SOX), financial planning, and cross-functional alignment
• Deep technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP), including equity compensation (ASC 718), income tax (ASC 740), R&D accruals, clinical trial accounting, and pre-clinical/clinical stage company financials
• Experience managing Big 4 or national firm audits
• Prior experience supporting or executing a public offering (IPO, follow-on, crossover) preferred
• Demonstrated experience building finance and accounting infrastructure from the ground up in preparation for and through a biotechnology IPO preferred
• Excellent judgment, high integrity, and the ability to operate with minimal overhead in a fast-moving environment
• The right candidate thrives in a nimble environment, brings public company rigor to a private-stage company, and can build scalable systems without adding unnecessary overhead.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Flexible, proactive, and hands-on mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude

Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $240,000

This role is also eligible for a competitive total rewards package, which may include an annual bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits offering.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to inclusion and diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, marital status, veteran status, disability status, national origin, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

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