Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Summit Therapeutics Sub, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. In this pivotal role, you will oversee external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. You will be involved in complex accounting transactions, including stock compensation, and will play a key role in SOX implementation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the company's financial integrity and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with 3 years in Big Four public accounting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare external financial reporting and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage SOX controls.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

SAP

Shareworks

Workiva

Job description

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Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

The Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be responsible for SEC reporting and disclosures, SOX implementation and be involved in complex accounting transactions including accruals, collaboration accounting, and equity accounting.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the preparation of all external financial reporting, including Forms 10-K/10-Q, earnings releases, proxy statement, and other required SEC filings to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist in preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Shareholder’s equity, Earnings per Share workbooks and other financial disclosure requirements with such filings.
• Coordinate the information gathering process across the organization and interact with the Company’s external auditors.
• Review XBRL interactive data files for all Form 10-Q and 10-K filings in accordance with the SEC filing requirements.
• Research, document memos, record, and communicate technical accounting matters as they arise and journal entries for complex accounting transactions.
• Analyze and interpret new accounting standards and SEC regulations, research and provide appropriate accounting guidance related to various business transactions.
• Research new disclosures and FASB accounting standards updates and work with external auditors on appropriate disclosure requirements.
• Develop, create and/or modify the company’s financial accounting policies and procedures to ensure that the policies and procedures are in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Highly involved in the implementation of SOX controls and creating the appropriate policies and procedures over all cycles by creating and working with the individuals in the company and coordinate meetings with the internal auditors.
• Stock compensation administration and accounting for share-based compensation awards, including stock options, ESPP by performing the valuation of compensation granted, calculation of monthly expense, and forecasting future impact to the Company and all related stock compensation disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate the Disclosure Committee meeting and manage SOX Section 302 and 906 sub-certifications process.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA required.
• Minimum 5+ years of work experience, including a minimum of 3 years of Big Four public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
• Results-oriented, strong organizational skills, and time management skills with ability to multi-task.
• A team player willing to step in and help with other areas of accounting.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Superb analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills, with impeccable attention to detail, and strong prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP, Shareworks, and Workiva preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

The pay range for this role is $130,000-$150,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.