Technical Accounting - Senior Manager

Overview

This role is a Senior Manager position on the Technical Accounting team within the CFO Advisory practice. The employer offers a hybrid work environment; however, this specific position is considered remote, meaning day-to-day job duties do not require performance within proximity of an office location. Remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare external SEC financial statements and filing processes, including drafting financial statements, equity roll forward, EPS calculation, footnotes, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
• Complete SEC and GAAP checklists to include in quarterly reviewed and annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance under U.S. GAAP and applicable SEC reporting requirements
• Oversee technical accounting research and documentation of new accounting guidance, policies, and procedures impacting client financial statements
• Monitor and analyze activities of 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)
• Research accounting/disclosure requirements of new accounting standards and transactions, applying relevant accounting literature and evaluating effects on client accounting policies and financial documents
• Work with clients and external auditors to collect information for the applicable reports; coordinate, review, and collect comments on drafts; prepare support files for disclosures; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires
• Provide training and mentoring across external public company reporting
• Organize and communicate project and assignment status
• Identify and proactively engage in business development activities, including expanding client relationships, evaluating new market opportunities, and building relationships on behalf of the firm

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of related progressive experience in public accounting or a mix in similar accounting fields
• Proficiency in disaggregating, analyzing, and reconciling consolidated financial data accurately and on a timely basis
• Understanding of general accounting policies and procedures at a transaction level
• Direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes for public companies
• Prior experience developing and addressing accounting issues using relevant guidance, application, and professional judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 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, including Workiva (WDesk) or similar SEC reporting tools
• Experience working with general ledger systems and reporting packages
• Active CPA, CA, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Life Science-specific industry experience

Compensation & Benefits

In Massachusetts, the salary range for a Senior Manager is $150,000 to $250,000. Salary is one component of a total rewards package that includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

Location

Remote. May require scheduled in-office presence for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Salary range is stated for Massachusetts.