Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Equity Administration

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting, to own the end-to-end SEC reporting process and equity administration in a hybrid Boston-based environment.

The role collaborates with internal teams and external auditors to ensure timely filings and accurate equity accounting. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will help improve processes, manage deadlines, and support the earnings cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; CPA preferred.
• 2–4 years of public accounting experience required; Big 4 audit strongly preferred.
• Experience auditing public companies (SEC registrants) strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and U.S. GAAP.
• Working knowledge of SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Polished, professional communication skills and comfort interacting with senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience using AI tools also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day SEC reporting process, including managing the preparation of the 10-K, 10-Q, annual proxy statement, and other filings as needed.
• Support the quarterly earnings process, preparing and reviewing financial information for management, the Audit Committee, and external communications.
• Support the financial statement and SOX audit process, partnering with auditors to provide timely and accurate support, establish expectations and deadlines, and manage open items lists through resolution.
• Support the SOX attestation process, including the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Work with internal teams and Legal to ensure all financial and compliance processes for the Company's equity plan, including W-2 and 1099 reporting impacts, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) enrollment, Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) processing, and overall administration of employee equity awards.
• Develop and implement enhancements to the financial close and equity administration processes with support from consultants and colleagues.
• Serve as a key administrator and reviewer for the Company's accounting and finance systems and related reports.
• Work closely with the accounting team to identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to develop and use analytics that turn data into actionable information.
• Partner with other departments to ensure effective use of systems, Excel models and AI tools, reporting, and information sharing, as well as overall compliance with internal controls.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across functions, including Finance, Legal, HR, IT, R&D, Operations, and Sales & Marketing.
• Communicate clearly, providing thoughtful explanations and asking clarifying questions.
• Drive continuous improvement and proactively solve routine problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

AI tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting, to own the end-to-end SEC reporting process and equity administration in a hybrid Boston-based environment.

The role collaborates with internal teams and external auditors to ensure timely filings and accurate equity accounting. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will help improve processes, manage deadlines, and support the earnings cycle.