Financial Reporting Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the preparation of all external financial reporting and related SEC filings accounting for equity-based transactions and a broad range of accounting operation activities to ensure compliance with GAAP regulations and corporate policies. This position will report to the Financial Reporting & SOX Manager. ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates in a hybrid work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and prepare SEC filings (using Active Disclosure) including Form 10-Qs Form 10-Ks Form 8-Ks and press releases in compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits including providing supporting documentation and following up on questions as needed.
• Participate in the monthly financial close process ensuring accounts assigned are properly recorded prepare account reconciliations journal entries and report preparation.
• Assist in the oversight of financial policies procedures controls and reporting systems including SOX 404 compliance and the management of external SOX consultants.
• Participate in finance and accounting projects including system and process implementations as assigned.
• Assist with support preparation for external tax preparers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent) is required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of inhouse accounting experience at a public company and/or public accounting experience is required.
• Biotech/pharma or high-tech industry experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Active Disclosure experience is preferred.
• Equity compensation accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise software systems preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift with changing priorities.
• Highly organized and accountable for meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Capability to learn new tasks in appropriate timeframes.

This position is also eligible for Equity 401k matching and our excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid Medical Dental & Vision for employees. View the full package here:ARS Careers Page

ARS Pharmaceuticals believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. ARS Pharmaceuticals is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.