Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Summit Therapeutics plc
  • Palo Alto, CA
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Overview of Role:

    The Associate Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be responsible for the preparation and filing of SEC reporting and disclosures, documenting technical accounting matters and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. This role will also lead the Company's Sabarnes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, and be involved in complex accounting transactions including accruals, collaboration accounting, and equity accounting.

    Role and Responsibilities:

    • Participate in the preparation of all external financial reporting, including Forms 10-K/10-Q, earnings releases, proxy statement, and other required SEC filings to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
    • In conjunction with the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting, manage the Company's external financial reporting process, including the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), and other required disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
    • Preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Shareholder's equity, Earnings per Share workbooks and other financial disclosure requirements with such filings
    • Coordinate the information gathering process across the organization and interact with the Company's external auditors
    • Review XBRL interactive data files for all Form 10-Q and 10-K filings in accordance with the SEC filing requirements
    • Research, document memos, record, and communicate technical accounting matters as they arise and journal entries for complex accounting transactions
    • Analyze and interpret new accounting standards and SEC regulations, research and provide appropriate accounting guidance related to various business transactions
    • Research new disclosures and FASB accounting standards updates and work with external auditors on appropriate disclosure requirements
    • Develop, create and/or modify the company's financial accounting policies and procedures to ensure that the policies and procedures are in accordance with U.S. GAAP
    • Stock compensation administration and accounting for share-based compensation awards, including stock options, RSU's, ESPP by performing the valuation of compensation granted, calculation of monthly expense, and forecasting future impact to the Company and all related stock compensation disclosure requirements
    • Lead and manage the Company's SOX compliance program, including planning, execution, and ongoing monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
    • Complete special projects as assigned
    • All other duties as assigned

    Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

    • Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA required
    • Minimum 8+ years of work experience, including a minimum of 3 years of Big 4 public accounting experience
    • Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements
    • Results-oriented, strong organizational skills, and time management skills with ability to multi-task
    • Experience with NetSuite, Shareworks, and Workiva preferred
    • Prior work experience at Bio tech company is preferred
    • A team player willing to step in and help with other areas of accounting
    • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
    • Superb analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills, with impeccable attention to detail, and strong prioritization and problem-solving skills
    • Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPalo Alto, CA

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
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    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
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    • Cash Flowunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Earnings Per Share (EPS)unmatched
    • Earnings Statementsunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Accountingunmatched
    • Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)unmatched
    • Financial Disclosureunmatched
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    • Financial Proceduresunmatched
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    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Program Planningunmatched
    • Proxy Statementunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • SEC Filingsunmatched
    • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
    • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
    • Stock Administrationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Accountingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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