Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Specialist

1 week ago

Somerset, United States Legend Biotech Full time

Company Information

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.



Legend Biotech is seeking Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Specialist as part of the Finance team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

Legend Biotech is a leading global biotechnology company, dedicated to advancing medical research and developing innovative therapies. As a publicly traded company and a Foreign Private Issuer (FPI), we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial transparency and regulatory compliance. We are seeking an experienced External Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Specialist to join our External Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting team, leveraging such tools as S/4 Hana, OneStream, and Workiva systems.

The External Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Specialist will primarily be responsible for managing the company's consolidation processes and preparing external financial reports in compliance with SEC regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of IFRS and SEC reporting requirements, particularly for Foreign Private Issuers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with our financial reporting and SEC reporting tools, OneStream and Workiva, respectively. Further, the ideal candidate will have a well-rounded technical accounting background, with the ability to understand and analyze accounting transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a primary administrator of both OneStream and Workiva, in support of the consolidation and financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely financial data consolidation across global operations.
  • Prepare and file quarterly and annual reports (Forms 6-K, 20-F) and other SEC filings as needed, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Collaborate with various departments, including legal, investor relations, and senior management, to gather necessary information and ensure timely and accurate filings.
  • Monitor changes in SEC regulations and IFRS standards, assessing their impact on financial reporting, and implementing necessary changes to comply with new requirements.
  • Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the audit process and ensure timely completion of audit reports.
  • Assist in the maintenance and execution of the financial reporting processes and controls, ensuring adherence to internal control requirements.
  • Support the broader finance team in ad-hoc projects, financial analysis, and other reporting-related tasks as needed.
  • Assist in the preparation and submission of other required non-SEC external reports

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, or equivalent certification is preferred.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in external financial reporting, consolidation, and technical accounting, preferably within a publicly traded company or public accounting firm.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and SEC reporting requirements for Foreign Private Issuers.
  • Extensive experience with financial reporting and SEC reporting tools, with OneStream and Workiva experience preferred
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Well-rounded technical accounting background, with the ability to understand and analyze accounting transactions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex financial information to various stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. - High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.
  • Proven ability to act as a team player, with a strong sense of team to foster a cohesive and coordinated environment, where success is both individually and collectively achieved


Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.

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