Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals•Pasadena, CA

2d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. The company utilizes a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery to trigger the RNA interference mechanism for deep and durable knockdown of target genes. Arrowhead's headquarters are in Pasadena, CA, with R&D teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. The company is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting, to join its Finance & Accounting team at its Pasadena, CA headquarters. This role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and will be responsible for SEC Reporting tasks, higher-risk accounting close processes, and assisting with technical accounting areas such as ASC 842 and ASC 718. This is a newly created, full-time, onsite position. Success requires attention to detail, technical accounting expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and SOX compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, responsive, tech-savvy, adaptable, and has 3+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably in biotech or pharmaceuticals, with auditing or public company experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of financial accounting experience.
In‑depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and execute complex monthly and quarterly close processes.
Strong organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy, detail orientation and the ability to produce in tight timelines.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Possess the highest level of integrity.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Excellent team player.
Self-motivated with an insatiable desire to learn & be challenged.
Ability for occasional travel between Arrowhead’s locations.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in a technical accounting role within the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry.
Big 4 accounting firm experience.
Public company experience and CPA.
Experience with Workiva, ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and SOX control requirements.
Partner with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, Tax and IT to lead cross‑functional efforts to ensure timely and accurate SEC Filings.
Hands-on preparation of assigned areas for the Company’s Forms 8-K, Proxy,10‑Q and 10‑K.
Analyze variances between periods and/or between budgeted and actual financial results, identifying key drivers.
Assist audit processes by preparing internal reports and liaising with internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit.
Prepare disclosure checklists.
Perform tie-outs of financial statements and footnotes.
Prepare audit committee / disclosure committee support materials.
Maintain reporting calendars and filing timelines.
Prepare certain assigned month-end close and balance reconciliation tasks, such as debt, equity, lease, and EPS disclosures.
Ensure all tasks and projects are completed in a professional and timely manner.
Collaborate with accounting team members and other departments to resolve accounting questions and issues promptly.
Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
Prepare and maintain SOX‑compliant controls for responsible accounts, ensuring proper execution and documentation.
Perform other accounting duties as required or assigned.