Senior Manager, SEC Reporting

MaxCyte, Inc•Rockville, MD

About The Position

MaxCyte is seeking a Senior Manager, SEC Reporting to lead the external reporting process, provide technical accounting expertise, manage the SOX compliance program, and partner across the business to translate complex transactions and financial results into meaningful disclosures and practical accounting guidance. The position reports to the Corporate Controller. The role leads preparation and filing of SEC reports and disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, registration statements, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings. It also prepares financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, supporting schedules, checklists, and tie-outs; monitors reporting obligations and regulatory changes; coordinates internal and external contributors; and supports Audit Committee and Board reporting materials. The role is expected to identify scalable improvements, including the use of modern tools and AI. The position oversees technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards, critical accounting estimates, equity accounting, and selected accounting activities. It partners with business teams on contracts, strategic initiatives, and significant transactions, and coordinates income tax provision and tax return processes with external advisors. The Senior Manager manages the Company's SOX 404(a) program, coordinates with the outsourced internal audit provider, partners with process owners on control remediation and improvement, and supports external audits. MaxCyte offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
Active CPA required.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public-company financial reporting.
Hands-on experience preparing SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, technical accounting, and SOX compliance.
Ability to independently research complex accounting matters, exercise sound judgment, and develop well-documented conclusions.
Strong financial writing and communication skills, business curiosity, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate complex accounting matters into practical guidance for non-accountants.
Proactive, detail-oriented, hands-on, and organized, with ability to manage competing priorities.
Advanced Excel skills.
Proficiency with financial reporting systems and 10-Q/10-K tools such as Toppan Merrill Bridge.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and related SEC disclosures.
Prepare financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, supporting schedules, checklists, and financial statement tie-outs.
Monitor SEC reporting requirements, including filer status, disclosure obligations, 8-K events, and regulatory changes.
Manage reporting timelines and deliverables and coordinate with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, investor relations, and audit firms, including inline XBRL tagging, validation, and EDGAR filing support.
Prepare and support financial reporting presentations and materials for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Identify efficiency improvements and scalable practices for external reporting, including modern tools and AI.
Provide technical accounting oversight, research complex U.S. GAAP matters, and prepare analyses and memoranda.
Monitor new accounting standards, assess their impact, and lead implementation efforts, including updates to accounting policies, controls, and procedures.
Oversee critical accounting estimates and areas such as revenue recognition, equity transactions, stock-based compensation, and earnings per share.
Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analyses for assigned areas, including stock-based compensation, deferred revenue, and standalone selling price allocations.
Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Oversee equity accounting, maintain supporting schedules, and coordinate stock plan administration, including semiannual ESPP offerings.
Coordinate income tax provisions and tax return processes with external tax advisors.
Partner with Commercial, Business Development, FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders to evaluate business activity, contracts, and strategic initiatives and provide practical accounting guidance.
Support acquisitions and other significant transactions, including related technical accounting analyses.
Manage the Company's SOX 404(a) program, including risk assessments, control documentation, and testing coordination, and serve as primary liaison with the outsourced internal audit provider.
Partner with process owners to remediate control deficiencies and risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes.
Support external auditors, prepare PBC requests, and address inquiries.