Assistant Controller - SEC External Reporting

Assistant Controller – SEC External Reporting

Total Compensation to $240k

Whippany, NJ

Hybrid – 3 days a week

Description:

Lead the company’s financial reporting, technical accounting, and SOX/internal-controls functions.

The position reports to the VP, Global Controller.

• Lead the SEC reporting process, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy materials, earnings releases, and XBRL.
• Manage and coordinate external and internal audits, working closely with auditors and legal counsel.
• Oversee SOX 404 internal controls, including testing, documentation, remediation, and ongoing improvements.
• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues under U.S. GAAP.
• Evaluate new FASB accounting standards and SEC regulations and determine their impact on the company.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and establish accounting policies.
• Support accounting for complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, debt/equity financing, impairments, and intangible valuations.
• Oversee stock compensation accounting and financial disclosure requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Tax, Business Development, Investor Relations, and other departments.
• Lead and develop members of the accounting/reporting team and improve reporting processes.
• Prepare materials for the Audit Committee.

Requirements:

• 10–12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years of SEC reporting experience at a publicly traded company.
• 4+ years of Big 4 experience at the Manager level or above.
• Significant SOX 404 and internal-controls experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting.
• Biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience — preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• An active CPA license — required.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with Workiva, Merrill Bridge, or similar SEC reporting software is preferred.
• Commercial-stage biopharma experience is a plus.