Senior Accountant, Compliance & SEC Reporting
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
Why Sarepta Why Now
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle central nervous system and cardiac 2023 we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
Were looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits see our website: Importance of the Role
We are seeking a Senior Accountant Compliance and SEC Reporting to support SOX compliance external financial reporting and technical accounting activities across key operational areas. This role reports to the Manager Compliance and SEC Reporting and offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and growing environment.The Senior Accountant will lead and support the Companys SOX 404 compliance including process walkthroughs testing coordination/performance control documentation and remediation activities. This role will contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Companys internal control environment by identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities strengthening documentation and ensuring controls are designed and operating effectively.
In addition the Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Companys external reporting process including the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings earnings releases and related disclosures. This includes active participation throughout the quarterly and annual reporting cycle including the preparation review and tie-out of financial statements and footnotes as well as supporting schedules. The role requires close collaboration with FP&A Legal Investor Relations and internal and external auditors to ensure accuracy consistency and completeness across all external reporting deliverables. This individual will also support tie-outs of SEC filings to underlying financial records and maintain high-quality supporting documentation to meet SEC/GAAP reporting and audit standards.
This position offers high visibility within the Finance organization and provides exposure to a wide range of business processes and opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting and internal controls a demonstrated understanding of SOX 404 compliance and the ability to analyze and document complex accounting issues clearly and effectively. Strong experience supporting SEC reporting and managing multiple concurrent deadlines within a structured reporting cycle is highly preferred. Success in this role requires a proactive solution-oriented mindset strong collaboration skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a hybrid work environment. A willingness to work collaboratively across teams and support broader Finance initiatives is essential.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
- Lead the development implementation documentation and management of internal controls and preparation of SOX 404 compliance including recommendations for business process improvements within the Company;
- Assist in managing the quarterly and annual external and internal audit processes between various business functions and audit firms;
- Assist with the timely preparation of financial reports filed with the SEC including Forms 10-Q 10-K and quarterly earnings releases and related XBRL requirements ensuring accuracy completeness and adherence to reporting timelines;
- Continuously review and monitor new accounting pronouncements SEC comment letters and competitors SEC filings to ensure our disclosures are in line with accounting standards and our peer group;
- Maintain and enhance disclosure controls and procedures to ensure compliance with SEC requirements and SOX 404 standards;
- Analyze and document non-recurring transactions by properly identifying accounting implications of various explicit terms and implied nuances applying appropriate accounting rules and literature and exercising judgement in subjective areas to draw reasonable and acceptable conclusion;
- Analyze and develop accounting policies for day-to-day business activities (e.g. new collaboration & license agreements etc.); and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
More about You
- Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- Three to five years of experience; preferably with experience in Big 4 public accounting
- Pharma/Biotech or public company experience highly preferred
- CPA or equivalent highly preferred
- Advanced understanding of SOX 404 compliance
- Direct experience and proficiency with SEC reporting and XBRL
- Proficiency in AuditBoard platform preferred
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel preferred
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management planning and organization skills including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced hybrid team environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight periodic reporting deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail in financial reporting deliverables
- Recognized by former peers colleagues managers and direct reports for attributes congruent with Sarepta Cultural Values: Patients First Action Unconventional Thinking Talent and Integrity
What Now
Were always looking for solution-oriented critical thinkers.
So if youre comfortable with ambiguity and candor relish challenging yourself and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work then we encourage you to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We are focused on the development of precision genetic medicines to treat rare neuromuscular and central nervous system diseases. Learn more about Sarepta.