Senior Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Quanterix; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biomarker analysis is seeking a Senior Director for SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. This leadership position involves overseeing the SEC reporting and revenue accounting teams, ensuring compliance with regulations in a dynamic corporate environment. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in technical accounting and a proven track record in managing financial operations, including SEC filings and revenue recognition.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation policy

401k plan with employer match

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Onsite fitness center

Free snacks and drinks

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 12+ years of accounting experience or 10+ years with a Master's.
• 6+ years in managerial roles at publicly traded companies.
• Experience with technical accounting and SEC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEC reporting process and ensure compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP.
• Manage revenue accounting and guide the team through financial reporting.
• Mentor and develop team members for professional growth.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Accounting

SEC Reporting

Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Job description

Senior Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Key words: Big 4, Life Sciences, SEC Reporting and Revenue

Full Time

Flexible, Hybrid - 1 to 2 days a week in Billerica, MA

Quanterix is revolutionizing biomarker analysis to advance precision health, leveraging Simoa technology for ultra-sensitive protein detection. This transformative technology aims to enable earlier disease detection, better prognoses, and precise treatments, with the goal of significantly improving quality of life and longevity. We are on a mission to change the way in which healthcare is provided by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the continuum from health to disease.

To make this vision a reality, we brought together the most experienced management team, renowned scientists, industry leading investors and expert advisors, to form a collaborative ecosystem, united through the common goal of advancing the science of precision health.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to join our Accounting team.

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller, this role leads the company's SEC reporting, technical accounting, and revenue teams.

This is a leadership position that is expected to set the vision for and guide your teams through execution of their responsibilities. As a technical accounting subject matter expert, you will research, review, and communicate the Company's conclusions on accounting matters. You will produce best in class SEC reporting and disclosures. You will also lead our revenue accounting team to support the Company's growth and expansion into new products and markets.

This role works cross-functionally within the finance leadership group and across multiple departments (Legal, Commercial, and Operations).

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Manage the SEC reporting process involving the preparation and review of the Company's Form 10-Q, 10-K, and related SEC filings (8-K's, proxy statements, etc.), with a team of SEC and technical accountants and working closely with other functions.


• Draft footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures. Research trends in external reporting and make recommendations that ensure compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP disclosure requirements


• Oversee the assessment, implementation, and communication of all technical accounting topics and new accounting pronouncements impacting the Company


• Lead the accounting for mergers and acquisitions including due diligence, working with external valuation specialists, and preparation of the ASC 805 accounting documentation


• Provide technical guidance to the Accounting Operations team


• Review all technical areas covering equity, including stock-based compensation and EPS calculations


• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive accounting policies

Revenue Recognition

• Oversee the month-end revenue close process. Ensure the team delivers accurate and timely revenue and receivables information for internal and external reporting


• Provide guidance on contract structures that balance a customer's needs with favorable revenue recognition outcomes in accordance with ASC 606


• Review the estimates and judgments used in establishing the period end 'gross to net' revenue accounting, including contractual allowances / adjustments, discounts, third party claims, government reimbursement, rebates, incentives, chargebacks, etc.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, review, and maintain comprehensive revenue accounting / order to cash policies and procedures. Provide internal training as necessary


• Establish accounts receivable protocols that ensure timely and accurate invoicing to customers and collections reporting. Partner with the sales and customer service teams accordingly


• Lead the ERP implementation for the revenue / order to cash cycle

General

• Mentor and develop the accounting professionals on your teams, providing guidance and professional growth opportunities


• Oversee your team's preparation of all related external audit requests


• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives including automation, data analytics and enhanced use of our filing platform.


• Maintain SOX compliance across all areas of your responsibility and partner with the SOX Transformation team to enhance internal controls

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 12+ years of accounting experience or a Master's degree in accounting or finance with 10+ years of accounting experience


• 6+ years of managerial experience working in (or as a consultant for) publicly traded, global companies listed on a U.S stock exchange


• CPA license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in an audit / assurance role with SEC clients at a 'Big 4' public accounting firm


• Candidates with life sciences industry background


• Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SOX and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with research and preparation of accounting position papers for complex transactions and general corporate matters, including ASC 606 and 805


• Experience collaborating with sales and legal teams, including cross-functional initiatives that include direct and indirect reports


• 4+ years leading the revenue accounting cycle for a health care provider, including third party reimbursement and complex 'gross to net' analyses


• Demonstrated ability to grow a global quote to cash process, navigating the complexities of doing business domestically and internationally in a health care setting, and helping teams through change management


• Focus on innovation with experience standing up modern financial applications, ERP enhancements, and automation (robotic process automation, etc.)


• Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or as the accounting lead on the order to cash cycle for an ERP implementation


• Experience with Workiva and FloQast

EXPECTATIONS, LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in our Billerica office 1 or 2 days a week, with flexibility to manage priorities. Your in-office schedule can change each week so that you can focus on your personal commitments


• Unwavering integrity and quality in approaching your work and relationships


• Strong technical accounting, research, and reporting skills, and a demonstrated ability to address complex issues


• A self-starter that acts decisively, uses good judgment, and can collaborate with others


• Demonstrated ability leading and developing a team, providing effective coaching and development


• Comfort acting as a builder; you can roll up your sleeves and support the team when needed


• Exceptional written communication skills; you can clearly and concisely document complex accounting and reporting issues


• Courage to provide counsel to finance leadership and ask questions that show you always remain curious


• Resilient & versatile; ability to adapt to change and mentor teams through change


• Lead with accounting and industry awareness. Stays up-to-date with relevant SEC, accounting, SOX, and industry standards

WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING FOR US:

Our Technology:

From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.

Our Commitment to Employees:

At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.

• Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards


• Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change


• Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments


• Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.

We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:

Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.

Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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