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Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
  • 7+ years of experience with GAAP and SEC requirements
  • Experience with ASC 842 is a plus
  • CPA is highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the CFO on strategic projects, initiatives, process improvement, and team growth
  • Monitor and assist in implementing key accounting pronouncements (ASC 842)
  • Provide technical accounting support to ensure compliance with internal policies and U.S. GAAP
  • Assist in the preparation of the Form 10-Q, 10-K and other periodic reports

Key facts

  • Remote from: Massachusetts (USA)
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Financial Reporting Director
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Multitasking

About the company

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SDL Search Partners

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Small startup
  • 2–10
SDL Search Partners is a woman-owned search firm that puts values and relationship first. Our team has over 30 years of combined accounting & finance recruiting experience, a deep network, and a "quality-over-quantity" approach. At SDL, we are partners for the long-term, so what you can expect is a relationship that prioritizes transparency, integrity, and ultimately, finding you the right person to join your team or the right next step in your career. Areas of focus: • Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax & Analytics Examples of positions we support: • Every position in the org chart from Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant up to Controller / CFO • Financial Analyst, Finance Manager / FP&A Manager to VP of Finance• Treasury, Internal Controls, Audit, Tax, M&A• Public Accounting, Transaction Services, Advisory • Technical Accounting, SEC Accounting, Financial Reporting• Operational Accounting including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll • Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Pricing Manager, Data Analyst • Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Analyst, Client Service SpecialistA few of the industries we specialize in:Technology, SaaS; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare; Financial Services, Private Equity, Asset Management; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Energy, CleanTech; Higher Education, and more If you are a company looking to hire, or a candidate looking to explore the job market, we are excited to partner with you.

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Job description

Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting (Biotech)

Cambridge-based Biotech company is seeking a Director of Accounting & Reporting as an addition to their Finance Leadership Team. This role will work alongside 2 other leadership level individuals to manage all Accounting, Finance, and Reporting. This is a great opportunity to jump on board with an exciting company that just received their 2nd round of funding.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Above market base pay
  • + Bonus
  • + Equity
  • + Great Health / Dental / Vision / 401k
  • Opportunity to join an early-stage biotech company!

Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with the CFO on strategic projects, initiatives, process improvement, and team growth
  • Monitor and assist in implementing key accounting pronouncements (ASC 842)
  • Provide technical accounting support to the organization to ensure compliance both with internal policies and procedures, as well as U.S. GAAP. Consolidations, Financial Reporting, Operational Reporting
  • Work directly with the outsourced Accounting Advisory team to prepare month-end close, and reporting
  • Assistance in the preparation of the Form 10-Q, 10-K and other periodic reports, including the preparation of various quarterly and annual footnotes and disclosures
  • Assist in determining accounting and structure for emerging products/services and related revenue streams

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
  • 7+ years of experience with GAAP and SEC requirements
  • Experience with ASC 842 is a plus
  • CPA is highly preferred
  • Strong Excel
  • Ability to multi-task in time-constrained situations
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, and interest in growing with the organization

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