Senior SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

Vaco by Highspring; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Associate Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead external filings, support complex accounting matters, and scale reporting within a growing life sciences company.

The role combines hands-on execution with cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and process improvements in a hybrid San Mateo office with CPA preferred and 10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and external reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing public company filings and disclosures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external filings and disclosures.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate reporting with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, external auditors, and stakeholders.
• Research and document technical accounting issues for complex transactions.
• Draft technical memoranda and communicate conclusions to management.
• Support accounting for leases and other complex areas.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Drive process improvements in reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Technical accounting

External financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Associate Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead external filings, support complex accounting matters, and scale reporting within a growing life sciences company.

The role combines hands-on execution with cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and process improvements in a hybrid San Mateo office with CPA preferred and 10+ years of experience.