Senior Manager, SOX & Technical Accounting
Princeton, New Jersey, United States, South San Francisco, California, United StatesAll locationsPrinceton, New Jersey, United States, South San Francisco, California, United StatesPrinceton, NJ On-site
$170,000–$210,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Kardigan is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Senior Manager, SOX & Technical Accounting to play a critical role in supporting the company’s accounting and compliance functions as we continue to scale as a public company. This role will lead the Company’s SOX compliance program while also serving as a key resource for technical and operational accounting matters, including stock-based compensation, lease accounting, and other complex accounting areas. This position requires a strong foundation in SOX compliance, technical accounting, operational accounting, and process improvement, as well as a deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
What you'll bring
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or publicly traded company experience.
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience is required.
- Experience with Big 4 accounting firms strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with stock-based compensation, lease accounting, and other complex accounting areas.
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls in support of SOX compliance.
- Experience working with financial reporting and compliance platforms such as Workiva or DFIN.
- Interest in and experience leveraging accounting systems, automation, data analytics, or emerging AI technologies to improve reporting, compliance, operational efficiency, and decision-making is strongly preferred.
- Strong business partnership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience interpreting financial data and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions and business processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain accounting concepts and compliance requirements to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of exercising sound professional judgment in addressing technical accounting and SOX compliance matters.