Description

Job Summary

The SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager will be responsible for all SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q, S-4, 8-K, Proxy, etc.) as well as technical accounting review on new accounting pronouncements. This position will assist in the management for compliance with SOX related items, Disclosure Committee’s, and Earnings Releases. Ideal candidate would live in the Boston, MA area. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) quarterly and annual reports, including financial statements, footnotes, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Earnings Releases, as well as assist in the earnings presentations and investor presentations.
• Review the iXBRL for the Form 10-K Annual Report, 10-Q Quarterly Reporting and 8-K filings etc.
• Responsible for maintenance of supporting documentation related to SEC reporting, including various disclosure checklists and quarterly S-X testing.
• Manage the Disclosure Committee agenda, minutes, and meetings.
• Responsible for accuracy of Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5 Filings.
• Research new and existing U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC Guidance.
• Prepare written accounting positions papers on an as-needed basis for review by management and external auditors.
• Identify and implement improvements in process or internal procedures to compile and analyze data for SEC reporting purposes more effectively.
• Manage the Company’s SOX compliance efforts in relation to the Company’s SOX documentation and compliance over the financial reporting processes.
• Work with management to identify, propose and develop enhanced reporting functionality; incorporate enhancements of reporting techniques into existing processes and identify alternatives for improvement.
• Assist with aspects of the monthly and quarterly close.
• Support external audits and reviews.
• Liaison with External Auditors and assist in all scheduling and resources.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess a solid working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC Compliance.
• Must have strong work ethic.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Effective conflict resolution.
• Ability to analyze and interpret company financial data & reporting.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing & reviewing financial information.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills & ability to multitask.
• Solutions-oriented problem solver.
• Excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with different departments within the company, shareholders, and investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study, required.
• CPA preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Accounting, Financial, Investor Relations, and/or external communications role for a publicly traded company, required.
• 3+ Public accounting experience, preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing-medical device company preferred.
• 2+ year’s supervisory experience, required.
• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP packages, Oracle, required.
• A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.