Senior Accounting Manager (SOX & Financial Reporting) Hybrid

About the company A private, growing company focused on life science. About the role We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager (SOX & Financial Reporting) to lead our SOX compliance program while supporting quarterly and annual SEC reporting. This role is ideal for someone who can operate independently, collaborate effectively with auditors and cross-functional teams, and bring technical accounting expertise to a dynamic organization. Work Arrangement The selected candidate is expected to work on hybrid set- up with three onsite schedules per week. Key responsibilities: SOX Compliance (Approximately 60%) Lead Round 2 SOX testing during the annual compliance cycle (August through October). Lead year-end SOX testing, including entity-level controls. Review and assess process narratives, key controls, and documentation to understand and strengthen the company's control environment. Serve as the primary liaison between the company and Grant Thornton, as well as external auditors. Coordinate all audit requests, Prepared By Client (PBC) items, testing support, and auditor follow-up activities. Independently respond to auditor inquiries regarding internal controls, testing procedures, and compliance matters. Support SOX testing related to the company's NetSuite implementation. Own high-risk control areas including: Revenue Recognition Research & Development (R&D) Inventory IT General Controls (ITGC) NetSuite to Workday system integrations Recommend control improvements and support remediation efforts where necessary. SEC Reporting (Approximately 40%) Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Partner with the Financial Reporting team using a collaborative "divide-and-conquer" approach during quarterly filing cycles. Review SEC reporting workpapers for completeness and accuracy. Prepare technical accounting memos and white papers supporting new contracts, transactions, and accounting conclusions. Support year-end financial reporting and disclosure activities. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and company reporting policies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA license strongly preferred. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or publicly traded company experience. Strong experience leading Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance programs. Hands-on experience supporting SEC reporting, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal control frameworks. Experience working directly with external auditors. Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite; Workday experience is a plus. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after onboarding. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Disclaimer By submitting your application, you are explicitly consenting to receive updates and communications from our organization via text message.