Director

A growing publicly traded biopharmaceutical organization is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting to lead SEC reporting, technical accounting, SOX compliance, and internal controls. This leadership role partners closely with executive management, auditors, legal counsel, investor relations, and cross-functional business teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities


- Lead the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, proxy statement financial disclosures, and XBRL reporting.
- Oversee external financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with SEC, U.S. GAAP, FASB, and NASDAQ requirements.
- Manage technical accounting research, accounting policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards.
- Direct SOX 404 compliance efforts and maintain a strong internal control environment over financial reporting.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, legal counsel, and other key stakeholders.
- Review complex accounting matters including financing transactions, stock compensation, acquisitions, divestitures, and impairment analyses.
- Coordinate quarterly earnings release reporting, Audit Committee materials, disclosure checklists, and audit support schedules.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while driving process improvements and reporting efficiencies.


Qualifications


- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Active CPA license required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- 5+ years of SEC reporting experience within a publicly traded company.
- 4+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience, including Manager-level responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, SOX 404, technical accounting, and internal controls.
- Experience within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry required.
- Proven leadership, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.