Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Mirum Pharmaceuticals•Foster City, CA

36d•$170,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Manager, SEC Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, you will be an integral part of the preparation of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and SEC guidelines, serve as a technical accounting expert and assist in managing the SOX program for the organization. This individual interacts with various levels of management within the accounting/finance organization and third parties across financial and operational projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate is a licensed CPA with extensive biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical experience. This position reports directly to the Executive Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting.

Requirements

Strong US GAAP and compliance experience .
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience including 2-3 years in a public company, at a minimum.
CPA required
Strong work ethic.
Strong analytical skill.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with ability to prioritize workload.
Candidate performs with strong sense of urgency and works effectively under deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

CPA and Big Four experience auditing biotech companies is strongly preferred.
Workiva experience preferred
SEC reporting, technical accounting experience, plus operations in a SOX 404(b) environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and annual SEC filing on Forms 10-K and 10Q.
Compile financial statements and footnote disclosures, as well as assist in analysis for management disclosures and other SEC disclosures.
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations, including newly issued accounting pronouncements.
Perform technical accounting research as needed on significant or unusual transactions.
Assist with ASC 606 revenue recognition matters for the company.
Recommend, implement, maintain and communicate accounting policies and procedures to ensure integrity and consistency of application throughout the organization.
Responsible for stock-based compensation accounting.
Assist with the Company’s 404 SOX compliance program including evaluating the adequacy of controls at existing and proposed new service organizations based on reporting provided by the service organizations.
Work with Company’s external SOX partners to ensure timely completion of management testing of controls.
Assist with preparation of the annual proxy statement and other ad hoc filings.
Prepare supporting schedules for audit committee presentations.
Other ad hoc projects as needed.