Director – SEC Reporting and SOX
| Company | Metagenomi |
|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, CA, USA |
| Salary | $225000 – $255000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field; CPA required; Master’s in Accounting or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in public accounting or a mix of public accounting and public company industry experience.
- Big 4 public accounting and biopharma industry experience strongly preferred.
- Expertise in US GAAP, including ASC 606/808 and ASC 842, or demonstrated experience with complex accounting standards.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with SEC reporting experience in a public company setting.
- Deep understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management with a proactive approach to regulatory changes.
- Analytical and solution-oriented mindset with a proven ability to conduct financial analysis, solve complex problems, and drive continuous improvement.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly responsive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and effectively present financial data to various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, and other required filings), managing internal and external reviews.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements and disclosures in compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all external financial reporting.
- Lead Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors on SOX testing and documentation.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial reporting processes.
- Monitor new accounting pronouncements and ensure timely compliance.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures in line with US GAAP.
- Review and assess complex business contracts, summarizing accounting implications and disclosure requirements.
- Serve as the equity administrator, processing all equity transactions.
- Prepare and analyze stock-based compensation expense calculations on a quarterly basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial reporting systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms preferred.