Technical Accounting (Life Science) - Senior Manager

CohnReznick; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a Senior Manager in Technical Accounting (Life Science) to lead external SEC reporting, oversee accounting policy work, and mentor teams. This role sits in Boston with hybrid/remote flexibility within the U.S. market.

You will coordinate with clients and auditors, ensure GAAP compliance, and monitor board activities while developing and expanding client relationships and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or related fields.
• Experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements for public companies.
• Life Science industry experience is highly desirable.
• Experience leading teams and multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Active CPA, CA or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience with SEC reporting, Workiva (WDesk) or similar tools.
• Experience with general ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare external SEC financial statements and filing processes.
• Oversee technical accounting research and documentation of new guidance.
• Monitor accounting standard bodies (FASB, IASB, SEC, PCAOB) and assess effects of new standards.
• Research accounting and disclosure requirements for new standards and transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and external auditors to gather inputs and prepare disclosures.
• Provide training and mentoring on public company reporting.
• Organize and communicate project status.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities for the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

SEC reporting

Accounting knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Workiva (WDesk)

Excel

General ledger systems

Job description

Technical Accounting (Life Science) - Senior Manager

Opportunity ID

10012

Department Advisory

Location(s) Boston

State Massachusetts

Function Accounting Advisory

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

The group works with the office of the CFO function from startups to middle market to upper middle market companies. We help CFOs navigate strategic, operational, and accounting challenges. We regularly assist them in preparing for a public or a private transaction and work closely with the M&A group in providing pre and post-transaction support. Come and join us in our journey to helping other finance and accounting executives conceptualize and develop the finance and accounting infrastructure to scale for success.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage and prepare the external SEC financial statements and filing processes, including drafting of financial statements, equity roll forward, EPS calculation, footnotes, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), completing SEC and GAAP checklists to include in quarterly reviewed and annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance under U.S. GAAP and the SEC reporting requirements, as applicable
• Oversee technical accounting research and documentation of new accounting guidance, policies and procedures impacting the client’s financial statements.
• Monitor the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the SEC, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and support analysis of the accounting and reporting effects of new standards.
• Research the accounting/disclosure requirements of new accounting standards and transactions, considering relevant accounting literature and the effect of the new standard or transaction on the client’s accounting policies and financial documents.
• Work with clients and external auditors to collect information and input into the above referenced reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files for all disclosures; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires.
• Provide training, mentoring and participation in all aspects of external public company reporting
• Organize and communicate status related to assignments and projects
• Identify and proactively engage in business development activities including expanding client relationships, evaluating new market opportunities, and building relationships on behalf of the firm

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Eight (8) years of related progressive experience in public accounting or a mix in similar accounting field
• Proficiency with disaggregating, analyzing, and reconciling consolidated financial data in an accurate and timely manner
• Life Science-specific industry experience highly desirable
• Understanding of general accounting policies and procedures at a transaction level
• Candidate must have direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies
• Prior experience in developing and addressing accounting issues with relevant guidance, application, and judgements supporting conclusions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Eight (8) years of relevant leadership experience, Big 4 or large regional experience preferred
• Experience leading teams and multiple projects
• Experience with SEC reporting, working with Workiva (WDesk) or similar SEC reporting tools
• Experience working with general ledger systems and reporting packages
• An active CPA, CA or equivalent

In addition, please take a moment to reviewour Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Massachusetts, the salary range for a Senior Manageris$150,000 to $250,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick .

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

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