Caris Life Sciences

Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting

Caris Life Sciences$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA required
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and own assigned sections of SEC filings including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K
  • Prepare and maintain financial statements and supporting schedules
  • Serve as primary coordinator for XBRL tagging and review processes
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for financial reporting
  • Conduct technical accounting research and prepare memos for new accounting pronouncements
  • Serve as primary preparer for quarterly reviews and annual audits
  • Coordinate filing milestones and reporting deliverables across stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting is responsible for supporting the Company's external financial reporting process, including the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and related reporting documentation. This role helps ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Company's public reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Company policies and procedures.

The Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting will support key reporting activities including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, earnings release materials, financial statement tie-outs, disclosure checklists, XBRL review, and audit support. This role will also conduct technical accounting research, implementation of new accounting standards, and ongoing process improvements within a growing public company environment.

This role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, and external auditors to support timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting.

Job Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & External Disclosures
  • Prepare and own assigned sections of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other required filings, as applicable
  • Prepare and maintain financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and disclosure tie-outs
  • Serve as primary coordinator for XBRL tagging and review processes, including coordination with third-party service providers
  • Maintain detailed filing calendars, reporting checklists, and documentation to support timely completion of SEC reporting deliverables


Financial Close & Reporting Support
  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes as they relate to external financial reporting
  • Prepare and review reporting schedules, variance analyses, and account reconciliations supporting SEC filings and management reporting
  • Perform detailed tie-outs of financial statements, footnotes, and other external reporting materials to supporting documentation
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information across SEC filings, earnings materials, and internal reporting packages


Technical Accounting & Compliance
  • Conduct technical accounting research and preparation of accounting memos for complex transactions and new accounting pronouncements
  • Evaluate disclosure impacts of new accounting standards and assist with implementation efforts
  • Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to evaluate the reporting implications of new transactions, contracts, or business activities


Internal Controls & Audit Support
  • Serve as primary preparer for quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating supporting documentation
  • Coordinate critical filing milestones and reporting deliverables across stakeholders for SEC reporting controls, disclosure controls, and related reporting processes
  • Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support testing, walkthroughs, and remediation activities, as needed


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field
  • CPA required
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, including 2+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • Experience supporting quarterly and annual financial reporting processes
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, footnote disclosures, account reconciliations, and financial statement tie-outs
  • Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, completeness, and documentation
  • Public accounting experience and/or public company reporting experience
  • Experience preparing or supporting Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other SEC filings
  • Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems such as Oracle, Workiva, or similar platforms
  • Experience in life sciences, healthcare, diagnostics, or other regulated industries
  • Strong technical accounting research and memo-writing skills


Physical Demands
  • Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
  • Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion


Training
  • All job specific, safety, and compliance trainings are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.


Other
  • At times, may be required to work weekends/holidays.


Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

About Caris Life Sciences

Caris Life Sciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in providing molecular profiling and blood-based diagnostic technologies. The company offers services in various areas, including oncology, neurology, infectious diseases, and other complex diseases. Caris Life Sciences was founded in 2008 and is based in Irving, Texas.
Learn more about Caris Life Sciences
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1996

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