SEC Reporting & Equity Accounting Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting and Equity Manager to lead external financial reporting and SEC filings for a public biopharma company. You will oversee quarterly and annual filings (10-Q and 10-K), manage the external reporting calendar, and ensure compliance with U.S.

GAAP and SEC requirements. The role includes administering Workiva and XBRL processes, supporting stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718), and maintaining SOX 404 controls with internal audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in public company SEC reporting and SOX compliance.
• Proficiency with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, Workiva, and XBRL.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K) and disclosure processes.
• Manage external reporting calendar and ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC standards.
• Administer Workiva and XBRL processes; support ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting.
• Maintain SOX 404 controls and coordinate internal audit; collaborate with Legal, IR, and Internal Audit.
• Drive continuous process improvement and detailed tie-outs.

Skills

Strong analytical

Project management

Communication skills

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Workiva

XBRL

Job description

Role: SEC Reporting and Equity Manager overseeing external financial reporting, SEC filings, and disclosure processes for a biopharma company. Responsibilities include leading quarterly and annual SEC filing preparation (Forms 10-Q and 10-K), managing the external reporting calendar, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards. The position also involves administering Workiva and XBRL processes, supporting stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718), and maintaining SOX 404 controls and internal audit coordination. The role requires detailed tie-outs, collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Investor Relations, and Internal Audit, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred; 6+ years of relevant experience, including public company SEC reporting and SOX compliance; proficiency with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, Workiva, and XBRL; strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

High-value biopharma specifics: experience supporting financial disclosures in a regulated, public company environment. Collaboration with various stakeholders and ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Location: not specified, but implies a corporate setting with potential for remote work.