Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting

Xplora Search Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xplora Search Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting in Philadelphia. This leadership role oversees complex U.S.

GAAP accounting matters and coordinates external financial reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with the CFO, CAO, auditors, legal, and business units; maintains accounting policies, supports M&A reviews, and leads SEC filings with a focus on SOX controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification required.
• 8–12+ years progressive accounting experience including SEC reporting.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial consolidations.
• Strong technical writing skills for accounting memos and disclosures.
• Knowledge of global consolidation process is a plus.
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
• Pharmaceutical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Research, interpret, and implement ASC updates and prepare memos/white papers.
• Maintain enterprise-wide accounting policies and liaise with subsidiaries.
• Advise on accounting implications of strategic transactions and non-routine activities.
• Support business development reviews for M&A and licensing contracts.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting and reporting.
• Understand and monitor SOX 404 requirements and changes.
• Oversee annual SOX planning, control design reassessment, and reduction of manual controls.
• Lead SEC filings preparation and related disclosures (Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Maintain global financial and statutory reporting calendars and consolidation close processes.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting knowledge

SOX/controls understanding

Technical writing

Auditing coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certified

8–12+ years accounting experience

Global consolidation knowledge

Job description

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing complex technical accounting matters and coordinating external financial reporting. Primary responsibilities in this role include researching and concluding on all technical accounting matters and ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.

This position will consult often with relevant stakeholders including the CFO, CAO, external and internal auditors, lines of business, business development, legal and subsidiary personnel among others. The Sr. Manager will also update, integrate and maintain enterprise-wide accounting policies and act as a liaison to all subsidiaries on policies and technical accounting matters / SOX. This position will also assist, on an as needed basis, with other ad hoc projects.

Job Description Technical Accounting

• Serve as subject matter expert on complex U.S. GAAP matters, including revenue recognition, business combinations, share based compensation, leases, impairments, and fair value measurements.
• Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards (ASC updates), including drafting technical accounting memos and white papers.
• Own and maintain global accounting policies, ensuring consistent application.
• Advise management on accounting implications of strategic transactions and non-routine activities.
• Support the business development team in reviewing and providing guidance with mergers and acquisitions, and licensing contracts.
• Act as an accounting liaison with external auditors for technical accounting and reporting matters.
• Understand SOX 404 requirements and keep abreast of changes to requirements.
• Plan and execute the on-going re-assessment of control design to facilitate ongoing SOX effort; facilitate continuous reduction of manual controls.
• Participate in the annual SOX planning and scoping and assessment of control effectiveness.

SEC Reporting

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10K, 10Q, 8K, and related disclosures.
• Maintain global financial reporting, statutory reporting and consolidation close calendars. In addition, manage the statutory reporting tracker to ensure compliance with all local statutory requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate earnings release and quarterly reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors on disclosure requirements and filing matters.
• Monitor SEC rules, interpretive guidance, and industry best practices to enhance reporting quality.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or SEC reporting roles
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial consolidations
• Strong technical writing skills for accounting memos and disclosures
• Knowledge of global consolidation process a plus
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
• Pharmaceutical experience a plus