Why would I want this job?

The Director, External Reporting is a highly visible key role, that reports to the VP, Financial Accounting and Reporting. Significant responsibilities include preparing SEC Filings, managing the Disclosure Committee process, mentoring staff, leading process improvement initiatives, and maintaining SOX compliance.

What would I be doing?

Essential Functions

  • Manage timeline for SEC reporting.
  • Prepare SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Registration Statements) and earnings releases.
  • Partner with Investor Relations and FP&A to prepare call scripts and investor presentations.
  • Maintain Wdesk (financial reporting system) and related analysis that support the preparation of annual and quarter filings.
  • Review XBRL included in annual and quarterly filings.
  • Manage Disclosure Committee process and present to senior executives.
  • Analyze and resolve complex disclosure issues.
  • Mentor and train staff.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives related to financial accounting and reporting.
  • Maintain effective internal controls and manage internal and external audits of the financial reporting process.
  • Train the organization on non-GAAP policy and review non-GAAP reporting for compliance.
  • Assist in the preparation of presentations to the Audit Committee.

What would make me qualified?

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Accounting – Required.

Experience

  • 11 years or more in Big 4 and industry experience in auditing SEC registrants, preparing SEC filings, and SOX compliance.
  • 8 years or more in managing projects and people.
  • 5 years or more in Pharmaceuticals or life sciences company experience.

Skills

  • Leadership Skills – Advanced.
  • Presentation Skills – Advanced.
  • Deep Technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements – Advanced.
  • Multi-national public company experience preferred – Advanced.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Wdesk – Advanced.

Specialized Knowledge

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Detail oriented and collaborative work style.
  • Ability to work with ambiguity.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
  • Self-motivated learner.

Licenses

  • Active CPA License-Upon Hire-Required.