Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

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

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.