Senior Director, SEC Reporting & SOX

You are a strategic, hands-on leader with deep expertise in SEC reporting, SOX and technical accounting who thrives in evolving, high-growth environments. You are comfortable working with abstract concepts and ambiguity, and you translate complexity into clear strategy and execution. You bring sound judgment and understand that decisions in this role may have long-term implications for the company’s success. You are expected to partner with leaders cross-functionally and at varying levels within the company to better understand departmental operations and controls. You are a collaborative and influential partner who communicates with credibility and confidence, effectively engaging executive leadership and external stakeholders. You enjoy implementing systems, and scalable processes, and balance rigor and compliance with pragmatism appropriate to the company’s stage.

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience or a post-graduate degree in Finance and Accounting.

12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or related industry experience.

6+ years with a technical accounting focus; deep technical proficiency across various areas of US GAAP and ability to research independently.

Extensive experience leading SEC reporting and SOX compliance in a public or recently public company; biotech or life sciences experience strongly preferred.

Lead the company’s SEC reporting strategy and execution, including preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements and other required filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

Coordinate with internal teams such as Legal, FP&A, and Stock Administration to collect required data for disclosures.

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors by providing support schedules, documentation, and responses during audits and reviews.

Prepare and review external reporting components tied to the close process, including cash flow statements, equity, and share based compensation.

Establish, implement, and continuously evolve a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance framework, including risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, remediation, and optimization as the company scales.

Develop and implement company-wide policies, practices, and governance structures related to financial reporting and internal controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business needs.