Manager SEC Reporting & SOX Controls at KBW Financial

An early-stage life sciences company located in Boston, MA is actively looking to hire a Manager, SEC Reporting & SOX Controls. We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled professional to fill the role of Manager, SEC Reporting & SOX Controls. This individual will handle SEC filings, support the company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), perform in-depth technical accounting research, manage equity plan administration, and contribute to month-end financial close activities. This Manager, SEC Reporting & SOX Controls position reports to the Associate Director of External Reporting & SOX and collaborates closely with the VP, Global Financial Controller while working a hybrid schedule out of our Boston, MA office. 

Responsibilities

SEC Reporting

• Draft and review required SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy Statements, with a focus on financial disclosures and MD&A.
• Prepare supporting workpapers and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Use Active Disclosure software to draft financial statements and related content.
• Verify XBRL tagging and benchmark disclosures against industry standards.
• Work with auditors to finalize financial statement tie-outs.
• Assist in preparing materials for management and Board reporting, including audit and disclosure committee updates.

SOX Compliance & Technical Accounting

• Conduct research on technical accounting topics and prepare thorough documentation.
• Coordinate SOX compliance efforts by maintaining process documentation, risk assessments, and control matrices.
• Oversee internal and external audit engagements focused on internal controls.

Equity Accounting

• Administer stock-based compensation and other equity accounting processes, ensuring compliance with ASC 718.
• Draft equity-related disclosures for quarterly and annual reports.

Accounting Operations

• Support monthly financial close processes, particularly on topics like lease accounting (ASC 842), equity method investments, and variable interest entities.
• Provide key deliverables for tax provision calculations, collaborating with external tax advisors.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed.