Associate Director/Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
Cambridge, MA
G&A – Finance /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. As a global leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures, the clinical-stage company is focused on advancing innovative treatments where protein growth factors are fundamental. Over the past decade, the company has created a pipeline with the potential to advance the standard of care for neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted drugs can play a transformational role.
Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This commitment to unlocking fundamentally different therapeutic approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. By harnessing cutting-edge science in disease spaces that are historically under-addressed through traditional therapies, Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients. Learn more about the company’s approach at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock and on LinkedIn.
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Controller, the Associate Director/Director of SEC reporting and Technical Accounting will have responsibility for managing the SEC reporting function, including quarterly and annual reporting. This position will present an opportunity to join a growing and expanding finance team by taking the lead in researching and interpreting accounting guidance to ensure compliant disclosures. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing reporting processes in a public company with a commercial asset. To lead this area, the candidate will be required to have in-depth knowledge of technical accounting, SEC reporting and managing internal control processes. This position will require strong organization, clear communication, attention to detail and a great sense of teamwork. This position represents a great opportunity to help build a critical function at a growing and evolving, multi-product candidate biotechnology company.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manage the coordination and preparation of financial statements and disclosures on Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission
- Prepare financial statements and disclosures with clear and well-organized documentation including detailed financial calculations and analyses
- Assist in researching accounting and reporting matters and assessing the impact to the financial statements
- Review financial and other information from other departments and entities for inclusion in SEC filings
- Participate in the interpretation and analysis of new accounting principles and regulatory decisions to assess the financial statement impact, and the implementation of accounting-related changes to ensure compliance.
- Assist in maintaining an effective internal control environment
- Position will also require partnership with various members of cross functional teams, as well as external auditors
- Assist in ad-hoc projects as needed
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or Finance
- CPA and/or MBA preferred
- Hands-on knowledge of SEC reporting tools
- Prior experience researching and interpreting FASB and other accounting guidance
- Familiarity with internal controls requirements in a public company
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Thrives in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- At least 10 years of applicable experience, spread between a public pharmaceutical or biotechnology company and an audit environment
Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
