Senior SEC Reporting Accountant | Biotech Growth

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting, at its Pasadena, CA headquarters. This role focuses on SEC filings, ASC 842 and ASC 718, and other technical accounting areas within a growing biotech company.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of public company experience in finance or accounting, strong GAAP/SOX knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment while maintaining SOX controls and accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of financial accounting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and execute complex monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• High integrity and adaptability in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting policies and procedures per regulatory standards and SOX controls.
• Lead cross-functional efforts with IR, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and IT for SEC filings.
• Prepare areas for 8-K, Proxy, 10-Q and 10-K disclosures.
• Analyze variances and key drivers of results.
• Assist audits with internal/external teams for a smooth process.
• Prepare reconcilements, footnotes, and disclosure materials.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Close process

Communication

Team player

Adaptable

Travel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Workiva

ERP systems

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting, at its Pasadena, CA headquarters. This role focuses on SEC filings, ASC 842 and ASC 718, and other technical accounting areas within a growing biotech company.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of public company experience in finance or accounting, strong GAAP/SOX knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment while maintaining SOX controls and accuracy in financial reporting.