Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
Gossamer Bio
Summary
The Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting is responsible for overseeing the preparation and filing of periodic reports with the SEC, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements. The Senior Manager will also manage the Company's equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting. This role partners closely with the broader Accounting/Finance team as well as with Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors to support accurate and timely financial reporting and public company compliance.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Forms 8-K, Proxy Statements (DEF 14A), Registration Statements (S-3, S-8, etc.), and Section 16 filings, as applicable
- Partner with Legal and Investor Relations to ensure consistency of public disclosures across SEC filings, earnings materials, and investor communications
- Research and document technical accounting issues and emerging accounting standards
- Manage the Company's equity administration function, including stock option, RSU, PSU, and ESPP programs, and oversee the accounting, valuation support, and SEC disclosures related to stock-based compensation
- Support SOX compliance efforts related to financial reporting and disclosure controls
- Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Provide support for various accounting, tax, and operational projects as needed to meet business objectives
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Requires CPA and 5+ years of relevant accounting experience preferably in the public biotech/pharmaceutical or public accounting environment
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Knowledge of SEC disclosure modernization and XBRL requirements
- Experience with stock-based compensation accounting a plus
- Experience with Wdesk - Workiva a plus
- Experience with E*Trade Equity Edge a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to prioritize assignments, take ownership, and meet deadlines on time-sensitive and highly visible projects
- Demonstrated analytical skills complemented by strong attention to detail and sense of responsibility
- Ability to work independently while communicating effectively across functions, with external partners, and with senior leadership
- Desire to take on challenges in a dynamic growth environment
Special Working Conditions
Preferred location is San Diego, CA (hybrid). This position may also be performed remotely by candidates residing within the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA certification required
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Knowledge of SEC disclosure modernization and XBRL requirements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with stock-based compensation accounting preferred
- Experience with Wdesk - Workiva preferred
- Experience with E*Trade Equity Edge preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Long-Term Incentive Plan
- Disability Plan
- Vacation Pay
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Work, Personal & Family Time Off
Company overview
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel therapeutics in the immunology and inflammation space. The company's pipeline targets serious autoimmune and inflammatory diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Gossamer Bio employs a precision medicine approach, leveraging deep biological insights to develop targeted therapies that address the underlying mechanisms of disease. Their research efforts concentrate on pathways involved in immune dysregulation, with particular emphasis on developing treatments for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and other chronic inflammatory disorders. The company combines innovative science with strategic development capabilities to advance promising candidates through clinical trials. Gossamer Bio operates with a commitment to improving patient outcomes through scientifically rigorous drug development programs that have the potential to transform treatment paradigms in immunology and inflammation.