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-Q's, Form 10-K's, Form 8-K's, 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:- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent) is required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
- Minimum of 3+ years of in-house 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.
At ARS, we are proud to offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package.
The full-time salary range for this posted position is $120,000 to $145,000 and may be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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
The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.
