Senior Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Accounting

Vaco; San Carlos (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Associate Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in the San Mateo area. The role leads external filings, influences accounting policy, and partners with cross-functional teams to scale reporting in a growing life sciences company.

Hybrid work (3 days in office). CPA preferred; 10+ years of accounting experience; strong U.S. GAAP knowledge; mentoring and process improvement focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and external financial reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing public company filings and disclosures.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial filings and related disclosures.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate reporting activities with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues related to complex transactions and new accounting guidance.
• Draft technical accounting memoranda and communicate conclusions to management and business partners.
• Support accounting for lease arrangements and other complex accounting areas.
• Manage and mentor team members, providing guidance, oversight, and professional development support.
• Drive process improvements and help enhance reporting, compliance, and internal control frameworks.

Skills

Public accounting experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Strong communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Associate Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in the San Mateo area. The role leads external filings, influences accounting policy, and partners with cross-functional teams to scale reporting in a growing life sciences company.

Hybrid work (3 days in office). CPA preferred; 10+ years of accounting experience; strong U.S. GAAP knowledge; mentoring and process improvement focus.