Senior Director, SEC Reporting & SOX Compliance

Our client is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on expanding the breakthrough potential of targeted radiopharmaceuticals to large patient populations, including those not addressed by existing platform technologies

They are seeking a highly capable SEC Reporting & SOX professional to support the preparation and filing of external financial reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, and assist in the design, implementation, and testing of the Company’s internal controls.

SEC Reporting

• Lead the preparation of SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) for review by the Corporate Controller.
• Draft financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures in compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate the quarterly and annual reporting process, including gathering cross-functional inputs and maintaining timelines.
• Assist with XBRL tagging and work with external service providers as needed.
• Prepare and review the company’s earnings press releases and support investor relations materials in coordination with Finance and Legal.
• Support the preparation of the company’s proxy filing.

SOX & Internal Controls

• Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of the Company’s SOX compliance program.
• Coordinate SOX testing activities and document results across key process areas.
• Partner with process owners to ensure controls are properly executed and operating effectively.
• Assist with remediation of control gaps under guidance from the Corporate Controller.
• Contribute to scalable processes and documentation to support a growing public company environment.

Technical Accounting, Month-End and Audit Support

• Support preparation of internal reporting packages and variance analysis.
• Support external audit requests, including preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Research and document technical accounting positions on complex transactions, including collaboration and license agreements, lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation (ASC 718).
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and support implementation.

Equity Administration

• Provide support with equity and share-based compensation processes, including the preparation of disclosure and other internal reporting schedules, performing SOX controls or reviews, reviewing and reconciling equity grant activity.
• Assist in the preparation of Section 16 filings.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or CPA license.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with SEC filings (Forms 10-K and 10-Q) and technical accounting research.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, including control execution, documentation, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as DFIN Active Disclosure and Net Suite is a plus.
• Working knowledge of XBRL tagging and iXBRL reporting requirements.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, while also collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with equity plan administration and stock-based compensation accounting is a plus.

Location
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Boston / Hybrid (2 days in-office required)