Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Superluminal Medicines • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company developing small-molecule medicines through a platform combining biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary data infrastructure. The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting is a hands-on Finance team manager responsible for technical accounting research, external financial reporting, accounting policy development, and reporting process improvements. The role prepares and documents evaluations of complex accounting matters, leads external reporting activities, and partners with Finance leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to support accurate and timely reporting. It translates complex accounting guidance into practical business solutions and helps build scalable financial reporting capabilities in a dynamic biotech environment.

The position covers technical accounting and policy, preparation and coordination of quarterly and annual external reporting, audit and internal-controls support, and cross-functional partnership. The manager researches and documents accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP; prepares financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules; coordinates reporting calendars and auditor requests; supports controls and process enhancements; and advises business partners on accounting implications. The role also supports implementation and optimization of financial reporting tools and promotes collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• At least 5 years of progressive technical accounting, external reporting, or financial reporting experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company environment.
• Strong mastery of U.S. GAAP, including direct experience researching, documenting, and applying complex accounting guidance.
• Hands-on experience preparing and drafting technical accounting memoranda, financial statements, and footnote disclosures in a publicly traded or public-ready environment.
• Experience serving as a key liaison for external auditors during financial statement audits, such as Big Four audits.
• Ability to research accounting issues, evaluate alternatives, document conclusions, and communicate accounting positions to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters to senior management and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize, meet strict deadlines, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical-stage biotech, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences organization.
• Experience with complex collaboration arrangements, revenue recognition, equity transactions, stock-based compensation, and financing transactions.
• Experience supporting financial reporting processes in a public company environment, such as SEC reporting.
• Experience with Workiva, Active Disclosure, or similar financial reporting and disclosure management software.
• Experience implementing or enhancing accounting processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite.
• Experience supporting company growth, strategic transactions, or other complex business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical accounting research and advise on complex accounting matters and transactions; evaluate and document conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and supporting documentation for significant accounting matters and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze accounting implications of collaboration arrangements, revenue recognition, equity transactions, stock-based compensation, debt and financing arrangements, leases, and clinical contracts.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards, assess their impact, and assist with implementation plans.
• Lead hands-on preparation and coordination of quarterly and annual external financial reporting materials, including financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and reporting packages.
• Manage the financial reporting calendar and coordinate deliverables with cross-functional partners to support accurate and timely filings.
• Support preparation of external disclosure materials and financial packages for executive review.
• Build and refine processes and documentation for efficient, audit-ready, and scalable financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to improve reporting workflows, transparency, and responsiveness to evolving business needs.
• Serve as a key external-auditor contact; manage audit timelines, PBC requests, and inquiries related to technical accounting and disclosures.
• Coordinate audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and resolve audit questions in a timely manner.
• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of internal controls and accounting processes; identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance colleagues to establish best practices and scalable processes.
• Provide accounting guidance to business leaders and explain financial implications of business decisions.
• Partner with Legal, Business Development, Operations, Research & Development, and Finance on accounting considerations related to business activities.
• Translate complex accounting concepts into practical guidance for non-finance partners.
• Support implementation and optimization of financial reporting tools, including reporting systems and disclosure management platforms.
• Develop cross-organizational relationships and contribute to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with annual deductibles and monthly premiums fully covered for employees.
• 401(k) match program.
• Massachusetts transportation subsidy.
• Equity.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior