SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Lead the preparation of the Company’s Form 10-K.

• Collaborate with the Controller, Associate Director of SEC Reporting, COO, and Legal to ensure that filings are complete and accurate.

• Assist with earnings releases and Form 8-K filings.

• Prepare and/or review supporting external reporting schedules.

• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit along with supporting consultant relationships.

• Manage reporting timelines and communicate them to stakeholders.

• Assist with oversight of the Audit Committee agenda and meeting materials.

• Support the preparation of proxy statements as time permits.

• Oversee the review of the annual tax provision and disclosures prepared by external consultants.

• Conduct and document technical accounting research and conclusions.

• Collaborate with consultants on complex and judgmental technical accounting matters.

• Support the accounting team and monthly closing processes, including those related to revenue, leases, and investments.

• Monitor emerging accounting pronouncements, assess their applicability, support implementation, and communicate guidance.

• Drive the development, improvement, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.

• Lead year-end SOX 404(a) compliance supporting 10-K SOX conclusions.

• Review SOC 1 reports from key vendors and service organizations.

• Work with a third-party consultant to finalize SOX testing.

• Support Disclosure Committee agendas and materials.

• Determine financial statement materiality and posting thresholds.

• Complete ad hoc projects in collaboration with the Corporate Controller.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with over 7 years of relevant experience or an equivalent background.

• Previous experience with a leading accounting firm and experience within a Life Science environment is preferred.

• Required experience working within a public company reporting structure.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

• Experience with public company reporting is mandatory.

• Strong technical accounting experience and research skills to accurately determine accounting conclusions on key technical matters.

• Experience with collaboration revenue recognition (ASC 606) is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740) is strongly preferred.

• Extensive understanding of SOX 404(a) controls and requirements.

• Experience with Workiva is a plus.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Strong adaptability skills and the ability to perform effectively through periods of change.

🏝️ Benefits

• Interim, full-time consultant engagement from approximately mid-November 2026 through early March 2027.

• Equal opportunity employment.