SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Consultant

Overview

The organization is engaging a consultant to provide interim, full-time support to the SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting function from approximately mid-November 2026 through early March 2027. This engagement backfills priority pre-year-end and year-end deliverables while the Associate Director, SEC Reporting temporarily takes on additional responsibilities elsewhere in the accounting organization.

The Associate Director will remain involved throughout the engagement and provide oversight and guidance as necessary.

Responsibilities

External Reporting

• Lead the preparation of the Form 10-K
• Work closely with the Controller, Associate Director SEC Reporting, COO, and Legal to ensure all areas of filings are complete and accurate
• Assist with the preparation of earnings releases and Form 8-Ks, as needed
• Prepare and/or review supporting schedules related to external reporting
• Coordinate and manage annual audit by external auditors and relationships with supporting consultants
• Manage reporting timelines and communicate clearly to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with Audit Committee agenda oversight and preparation of meeting materials
• Support preparation of the proxy statement as time allows

Technical Accounting

• Manage the review of the annual tax provision and disclosures prepared by external consultants
• Support technical accounting research as needed and document conclusions in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner
• Collaborate with consultants on highly complex and judgmental technical accounting areas to ensure appropriate conclusions are reached
• Support the accounting team and monthly close processes related to key accounting topics and areas of judgment; assist in preparing and/or reviewing certain accounting close areas as needed (e.g., revenue, leases, investments, etc.)
• Monitor development of emerging accounting pronouncements, determine applicability, support implementation of new guidance, and communicate with key stakeholders
• Manage development, improvement, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for all processes to ensure consistency in reporting

Controls and Compliance

• Lead year-end SOX 404(a) compliance to support 10-K SOX conclusions
• Review SOC 1 reports for key vendors/service organizations
• Work with a third-party consultant to finalize SOX testing work
• Support Disclosure Committee agenda and related materials
• Determine financial statement materiality and related posting thresholds
• Complete other ad hoc projects with the Corporate Controller as needed

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Prior experience with a top accounting firm and experience gained in a Life Science environment is preferred
• Experience working within a public company reporting structure is required
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office related products
• Strong technical accounting experience and research capabilities to determine accounting conclusions on key technical matters
• Experience with collaboration revenue recognition (ASC 606) is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740) is strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of SOX 404(a) controls and requirements
• Experience with Workiva is a plus
• Strong communication and excellent organization skills
• Can-do attitude and appetite for learning new things, including support for research on new accounting pronouncements
• Ability to maintain a high level of performance through change; strong change agility skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.