Director SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting places a Director of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting with a leading biotech company in the Greater Boston area. This hybrid role offers close collaboration with executive leadership to shape financial reporting strategy in a fast-growing public company.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with 10+ years of accounting experience, deep SEC/U.S. GAAP expertise, and a strong track record in SOX and disclosure controls.

Qualifications

• CPA with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Big 4 public accounting and/or public company experience.
• Deep expertise in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and technical accounting.
• Proven experience with SOX compliance and disclosure controls.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Life sciences or biotech experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all SEC reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, earnings releases, and disclosures.
• Serve as the company's technical accounting expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Research and document complex accounting matters and new standards.
• Drive SOX compliance, internal controls, and disclosure governance.
• Partner with executive leadership, Legal, FP&A, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
• Enhance reporting processes and strengthen financial controls across the organization.

Skills

Technical accounting

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA certification

Big 4/public company experience

Job description

Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting | BIOTECH

Greater Boston (Hybrid) – Boston Area Candidates Only

$225,000 - $250,000 plus bonus and equity

A publicly traded, clinical-stage life sciences company is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting to lead technical accounting, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance. This newly created, high-visibility role offers the opportunity to partner with executive leadership while helping shape the company's financial reporting strategy in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all SEC reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, earnings releases, and financial disclosures
• Serve as the company's technical accounting expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Research and document complex accounting matters and new accounting standards
• Drive SOX compliance, internal controls, and disclosure governance
• Partner with executive leadership, Legal, FP&A, Internal Audit, and external auditors
• Enhance reporting processes and strengthen financial controls across the organization

Ideal Background

• CPA with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 public accounting and/or public company experience
• Deep expertise in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and technical accounting
• Proven experience with SOX compliance and disclosure controls
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Life sciences or biotech experience is a plus

This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a newly created leadership role where you'll influence financial reporting strategy, work directly with executive leadership, and make a significant impact in a fast-growing public company.

If interested and seeking more information, please send a Word Doc version resume to Joseph McConnell - [e-mail]

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