Senior SEC Reporting & Tech Accounting - Hybrid

BridgeBio Pharma; Palo Alto, San Francisco (CA, CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

401(k) with employer match

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BridgeBio Pharma is seeking a Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in California. The role is a hands-on contributor bridging accounting operations to external reporting, handling journal entries, reconciliations, and complex technical matters for 10-Q and 10-K cycles.

You’ll collaborate with internal partners, develop expertise in multiple reporting areas, and support SOX controls. A strong GAAP background and Big 4 experience are valued, with a flexible, hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years of Big 4 audit experience with SEC-registered clients.
• Biotech or life sciences industry experience is a plus.
• Experience auditing and/or working within ERP and finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, and earnings release), including select financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with technical accounting research and prepare position memos on complex accounting matters.
• Support various complex accounting areas and develop deep technical expertise across leases, equity method accounting, debt, derivatives, EPS, NCI, contingencies, and related party disclosures.
• Coordinate with the wider accounting team on quarterly flux analysis and manual tie-out procedures.
• Develop into the SEC team’s point person for external reporting functionality in systems (Coupa, SAP, Blackline, Workiva).
• Maintain and enhance SOX-compliant internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and manage audit requests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and others.
• Identify and implement process improvement and AI-enabled optimization for SEC processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for assigned accounts.

Skills

SEC reporting experience

Technical accounting

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

AI-enabled tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

BridgeBio Pharma is seeking a Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in California. The role is a hands-on contributor bridging accounting operations to external reporting, handling journal entries, reconciliations, and complex technical matters for 10-Q and 10-K cycles.

You’ll collaborate with internal partners, develop expertise in multiple reporting areas, and support SOX controls. A strong GAAP background and Big 4 experience are valued, with a flexible, hybrid work arrangement