Manager, SEC Reporting & Equity

Emergent Biosolutions • MD

105d • $117,500 - $142,100

About The Position

This Manager role leads the SEC reporting and equity plan administration functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting investor communications. Coordinates audit activities, maintains SOX 404 processes, and advises on accounting developments.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent.
• CPA Big 4 or large national accounting firm experience.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience from public accounting and/or dynamic, public, multinational, and technology focused companies.
• Experience with Workiva for financial reporting; familiarity with SAP and/or OneStream is a plus.
• Experience working in a SEC reporting or similar role.
• Excellent understanding of GAAP accounting principles, with a strong knowledge of SEC reporting regulations, stock-based compensation, and revenue accounting principles.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent project management, oral communication, analytical and written skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with executive leadership through presentations and written materials.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance of all aspects of SEC reporting, including preparation of 10Ks and 10Qs, completion of disclosure checklists, data gathering and footnote preparation, discussing comments on various filing documents, and review of XBRL tagging.
• Support effective preparation of the quarterly earnings releases and other investor relations presentations.
• Ensure all non-GAAP disclosures are consistent and reported in accordance with SEC regulations.
• Manage all equity plans alongside the Legal and HR teams, including monthly stock-based compensation journal entries, equity reconciliation, ESPP purchases, and personnel updates, grants, and exercises.
• Keep business partners abreast of developments in accounting and financial reporting and related company policies and positions through review of various publications, training sessions, and other forums.
• Provide support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews. Coordinate requests, new and challenging areas, and manage the flow of information and documentation.
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 processes and procedures.
• Other special projects and duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Estimated annual base salary ranges from [$117,500 to $142,100].
• Additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees