Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Bonus or incentive program

Wellness stipends

Generous vacation/holiday schedule

Job summary

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals seeks a Manager of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead technical accounting matters, SEC filings, and external reporting. You will partner with FP&A, Corporate Development, and cross-functional leaders on complex transactions while supporting SOX governance and control improvements.

The role requires CPA, 5+ years in progressive accounting roles, and experience with SAP, Merrill Bridge, and AuditBoard. Base salary ranges from $136,000 to $162,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility; Big Four experience preferred
• CPA certification required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP, Merrill Bridge and AuditBoard preferred
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial statements and SEC filings are accurate and GAAP/compliant
• Lead quarterly/annual SEC reporting and disclosures with EDGAR and XBRL
• Oversee annual statutory reporting and coordination with external auditors
• Assist lender reporting and debt covenant compliance
• Implement technical accounting pronouncements and complex matters (revenue, collaborations, stock-based compensation)
• Collaborate with Investor Relations on earnings materials and analyses
• Manage SOX compliance programs and control documentation with external auditors
• Drive process improvements and automation of controls and processes
• Coordinate with external auditors on reviews and audits
• Partner with Legal on SEC filings and proxy statements
• Support accounting systems and strategic ad hoc projects

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Merrill Bridge

AuditBoard

Job description

Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS® (linaclotide), the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure. Building upon our history of GI innovation, we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs.
Founded in 1998, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and has operations in Basel, Switzerland.

The Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting will report to the Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting and will play a key role within Ironwood’s corporate accounting team. The Manager will lead technical accounting matters and external reporting activities, including the preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q, while partnering closely with FP&A, Corporate Development, and cross-functional leaders on complex transactions and strategic initiatives. The role will also support SOX compliance and governance and help ensure the accounting implications of key business decisions are appropriately evaluated and communicated.

Essential Functions:
• Ensure the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings are accurate, high quality, compliant with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, and useful to management and investors;
• Manage the quarterly and annual SEC reporting process, including preparation of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, drafting and reviewing disclosures, coordinating management, legal counsel, and external auditor reviews, and overseeing EDGAR and XBRL requirements;
• Manage the annual statutory reporting for applicable legal entities, including preparation of statutory financial statements and coordination with external auditors;
• Assist with lender reporting requirements, including financial reporting and compliance certificates under the Company’s debt arrangements;
• Assist with the implementation of technical accounting pronouncements and assessment of complex accounting matters such as revenue recognition, collaboration accounting, stock-based compensation, tax-related considerations, in/out-licensing and M&A transactions;
• Partner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials, including the earnings release, earnings call script, presentation materials, and supporting financial analyses;
• Manage the Company’s SOX compliance programs in partnership with outsourced internal audit firm, including annual updates to flowcharts, narratives and control matrixes as well as review test plan and results;
• Identify and drive process and control improvements, with a focus on sustainable, scalable solutions and increased automation of controls and processes;
• Coordinate with external auditors in connection with quarterly reviews, the annual audit, and technical accounting matters;
• Partner with Legal on the preparation of the proxy statement and other periodic SEC filings;
• Support accounting systems and process improvements, as well as other strategic and ad hoc projects.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility, including public accounting or equivalent experience; Big Four public accounting experience preferred
• CPA certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience with SAP, Merrill Bridge, and AuditBoard preferred
• Experience in the commercial pharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred

Ironwood currently anticipates that the initial base salary for this position could range from between $136,000-$162,000. The actual base salary will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience. Ironwood offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to eligible employees, including Restricted Stock Unit awards; eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program; company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; wellness stipends; and a generous vacation/holiday schedule.

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