Senior Manager OR Associate Director, Accounting & SEC Reporting (2731125)

Hire Point Recruiting; Walkersville (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Manager or Associate Director in Accounting & SEC Reporting. This role requires deep technical accounting skills and is crucial for the monthly financial close process, regulatory filings, and ensuring compliant financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in the biotechnology sector. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in public and corporate accounting.
• Biotechnology industry experience required.
• SEC reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead an efficient monthly close process for accurate financial results.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts.
• Conduct research on accounting standards and apply guidance.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite or similar ERP systems

Job description

Job Openings Senior Manager OR Associate Director, Accounting & SEC Reporting (2731125)

About the job Senior Manager OR Associate Director, Accounting & SEC Reporting (2731125)

Job Overview:

Seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Associate Director, Accounting & SEC Reporting to enhance the finance team by providing deep technical accounting expertise and a focus on continuous process improvement. This role plays a key part in the monthly financial close cycle and supports the preparation of regulatory filings, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting. Responsibilities include advising on accounting issues related to revenue recognition, licensing agreements, collaborations, and equity transactions, with a strong analytical approach to drafting technical memos and maintaining proper entries in the general ledger. This position contributes to the financial statement preparation process and strengthens internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an efficient monthly close process to produce accurate financial results.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, investments, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and R&D/clinical accruals.
• Conduct research on accounting standards and apply guidance to complex transactions.
• Prepare accounting position papers for review by management and auditors as needed.
• Track new accounting pronouncements, manage implementations, and ensure appropriate disclosures.
• Assist in drafting financial statements and footnotes per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support SOX compliance and maintain control documentation.
• Oversee equity plan administration, ensuring accurate record-keeping for stock-based compensation.
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or similar ERP systems advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience, ideally a blend of public and corporate accounting.
• Biotechnology industry experience required.
• Familiarity with clinical accruals and manufacturing processes is beneficial.
• SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines within a hybrid working environment.