Technical Accounting Director

1 day ago


La Jolla, California, United States Vaco Full time

About Vaco:

Vaco is a premier talent solutions firm that connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.

About the Company:

The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel, oral small molecule therapies for neuroscience, inflammation, and immunology (NI&I) indications.

Job Description:

The Manager of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting will be responsible for a wide variety of accounting and reporting responsibilities, including leading the SEC filings and assisting with technical accounting compliance and adoption of new accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

  1. Prepare all aspects of the financial reporting and compliance activities for a public company, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy, and Section 16 SEC filings.
  2. Research relevant U.S. GAAP accounting and disclosure requirements and SEC rules.
  3. Establish and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
  4. Coordinate with the VP Finance to manage audits and reviews with external auditors, ensuring efficient and successful completion of audits.
  5. Lead the analysis for any technical accounting memos.
  6. Manage the overall equity transaction process, including option exercises initiated in the platform and monthly grant processing.
  7. Support management with the stock administration platform.
  8. Act as an internal equity expert and educate employees on questions relating to equity and stock options.
  9. Complete year-end reporting needs for Section 6039 reporting for ISO exercises, W2 income reporting, and 1099-Misc on equity income reporting.
  10. Manage the ESPP program and purchases.
  11. Internal reporting of stock ownership by executives, directors, and financial institutions.
  12. Month-end and Quarter-end close activities.
  13. Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.
  14. Lead and participate in special projects as needed, contributing financial expertise to cross-functional initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • At least 7 years' experience in accounting, preferably at a public biotech company.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • A high attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • Public company experience strongly preferred.
  • Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred).
  • Experience in an accounting role with a biotech/pharmaceutical company.
  • Experience working in a Sarbanes-Oxley compliant control environment.

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vaco is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and ensures that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience, and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.


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