Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting

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The Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting is responsible for Novanta's quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, lease accounting under ASC 842, and compliance with SOX internal controls. This is a hands-on role reporting to the Associate Director - Accounting, and is hybrid (3 days per week in our office). This role works closely with management across the finance organization, cross-functional teams, and internal and external auditors.

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ResponsibilitiesSEC Reporting:

Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, disclosure checklists and the MD&A for the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K.Support the EDGAR filing process, including XBRL tagging and review of filing drafts.

Complete government surveys and other external compliance filings.

Technical Accounting and Close:

Research, analyze and document technical accounting matters and SEC reporting positions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.

Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close for leases under ASC 842, including review of new leases and modifications and preparation of related disclosure schedules.

Perform monthly and quarterly close tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards and supporting schedules.

Controls and Audit:

Maintain internal controls over financial reporting in support of SOX compliance, including control documentation, evidence retention and timely remediation of deficiencies.

Support external and internal auditors during audits and interim reviews, and manage ad hoc projects as needed.

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA certification preferred, or CPA eligible3+ years of progressive public/private accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years with a public accounting firm serving public clients; national firm and publicly traded global company experience strongly desired

Strong technical accounting background, including thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (Regulation S-X and S-K)
Hands-on experience applying ASC 842 lease accounting, including remeasurement and disclosure preparation

Working knowledge of SOX 404 internal controls, including control documentation, testing support and remediation

Experience with Oracle ERP and the Oracle FCCS reporting tool strongly preferred; SEC filing and XBRL platform experience (e.g., Active Disclosure) a plus Strong Excel skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Power Point Excellent  verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with all levels of management throughout the company

Detail oriented, hands-on and highly organized, with strong analytical curiosity, problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities to firm reporting deadlines with minimal supervision.

Travel Requirements Up to 10%

Physical Requirements Mobility to work in a standard office…