Responsibilities
Conduct technical accounting research on complex accounting and reporting issues, including but not limited to collaboration accounting, research and development expenses, business combinations, equity financing, lease accounting, segment reporting and stock compensation.
Assist with the company’s financial reporting process, including the preparation and review of disclosures included in SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, Proxy, XBRL tagging, etc) and earnings releases typical of a publicly traded company, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Coordinate the annual audit and quarterly review procedures with external auditors by maintaining PBC deliverables, including GAAP checklists, financial statement analytics, related party listings, and other items.
Review the monthly / quarterly financial statements including financial reporting package, cash flow statement, earnings release, investor presentations, etc.
Conduct analysis of divisional operating results as part of key corporate controls
Assist with the company’s financial reporting process, including the preparation and review of disclosures included in private company financial statements for subsidiary companies as per statutory reporting obligations under IFRS or local GAAP.
Work closely with senior leaders through the external reporting process. Liaise with legal, investor relations, and other departments and process their comments effectively.
Evaluate the impact of new accounting pronouncement and financial reporting standards. Provide training as needed to the broader finance team.
Manage equity administration platform and the stock compensation accounting and reporting process using the platform.
Assist in the development of the company’s internal control framework and SOX compliance efforts, including documentation of process narratives and evaluation of whether controls are designed effectively and operating as intended to mitigate financial reporting risks.
Proactively research, analyze and benchmark the disclosures of peer companies, competitors, and industry trends.
Develop and assist with the preparation of financial materials used in presentations to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Executive Management.
Identification of opportunities to improve and standardize processes/controls across the organization.
Develop and perform regular reviews of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls in order to ensure continuous improvement
Perform all other ad hoc projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of progressive technical accounting and SEC reporting experience
Mix of prior work experience at a Big 4 accounting firm
Active CPA license required
Substantial knowledge and experience in U.S. GAAP, AICPA and SEC financial reporting standards.
IFRS knowledge and experience is strongly preferred.
Prior experience writing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, 8-K, and Proxy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in technical accounting writing ability
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and collaborative skills. Self-motivation to identify areas of process improvement; recommend and implement improvements.
Experience with Toppan Platform and an equity administration platform (E-trade) strongly preferred.
Robust internal controls understanding and documentation of relevant financial processes and transactions.
Prior hands-on experience with the implementation and monitoring of global SOX compliance.
Detail oriented, ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon time frames through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
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