Senior Manager, External Reporting
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Manager, External Reporting, to join our Accounting and External Reporting team. This role leads the preparation and filing of SEC reports and managing compensation accounting, including stock-based compensation. The Senior Manager will partner closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant external reporting. This is a hands-on role suited for a detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This position reports to the Assistant Controller and works closely with Legal, Tax, Treasury, Finance, and Human Resources. This position is hybrid and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
- CPA required
- 7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry
- Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
- Global clinical and commercial biotech experience preferred
- SAP experience preferred
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), including financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A
- Manage the external reporting calendar and coordinate cross-functional inputs to meet deadlines
- Support quarterly earnings releases, investor decks, and other external communications
- Assist with proxy statement preparation, including all calculations presented in the Compensation Discussion & Analysis disclosures
- Support technical accounting research for significant or non-routine transactions
- Oversee compensation accounting, including stock-based compensation, incentive programs, and payroll accruals
- Develop and maintain appropriate internal controls as business process owner, with documentation supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Identify and drive process improvements, including automation and workflow enhancements
- Partner with external auditors and support preparation of disclosure and audit committee presentations
- Collaborate with Accounting, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Finance, and HR to ensure accurate disclosures
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members
- Support special projects and other external reporting initiatives as needed
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life and disability insurance
- a lifestyle reimbursement program
- flexible spending and health savings accounts
- a 401(k)with a generous company match
- paid time off
- wellness days
- holidays
- two company-wide recharge breaks
- generous family resources and leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
