The Manager of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting will be responsible for a wide variety of accounting and reporting responsibilities. The position requires that the candidate be a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting. This position will be an integral part of the month-end close including leading the SEC filings and assisting with technical accounting compliance and adoption of new accounting standards. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and desire and ability to maintain strong SOX-compliant processes are also important. This position reports to the VP Finance. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all aspects of the financial reporting and compliance activities for a public company including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy and Section 16 SEC filings.
• Research relevant U.S. GAAP accounting and disclosure requirements and SEC rules
• Establish and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Coordinating with the VP Finance to manage audits and reviews with external auditors, ensuring efficient and successful completion of audits.
• Lead the analysis for any technical accounting memos.
• Manage the overall equity transaction process including option exercises initiated in the platform and monthly grant processing.
• Support management with the stock administration platform.
• Act as an internal equity expert and educate employees on questions relating to equity and stock options.
• Complete year-end reporting needs for Section 6039 reporting for ISO exercises, W2 income reporting and 1099-Misc on equity income reporting.
• Manage ESPP program and purchases.
• Internal reporting of stock ownership by executives, directors and financial institutions.
• Month-end and Quarter-end close activities.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.
• Lead and participate in special projects as needed, contributing financial expertise to cross-functional initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field 
• At least 5 – 7 years’ experience in accounting, preferably at a public biotech company 
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel 
• Strong organization and time management skills 
• A high attention to detail 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines 
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Preferred Qualifications  

• CPA strongly preferred 
• Public company experience strongly preferred 
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred) 
• Experience in an accounting role with a biotech/pharmaceutical company 
• Experience working in a Sarbanes-Oxley compliant control environment 

Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000.

Please submit your resume or CV and supporting documents to info@contineum-tx.com.