Olema Oncology
Associate Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting
Olema Oncology, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Olema Oncology is a cancer medicines company dedicated to impacting breast cancer and beyond. Our lead program, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a differentiated oral medicine known as a complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) initially in development for metastatic breast cancer. Our pipeline also includes OP-3136, a potent, selective oral inhibitor of the KAT6 pathway. At Olema, we are building a focused team committed to our mission with intention and clarity. Working alongside a talented passionate group of leaders and advisors, we strive to create better medicines that aim to help patients feel better, longer. For more information, visit us at www.olema.com.
About the Role >>> Associate Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting
Olema is looking for an Associate Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting to join our dynamic team and become an integral part of the finance and accounting operations. This position will be responsible for a broad range of activities including but not limited to technical accounting analysis, external audit, SOX compliance, financial close, SEC reporting, and special projects.
This role will be based in San Francisco and will report directly to the VP of Finance & Controller.
Your work will primarily encompass:
Manage all aspects of the company's SEC reporting function, including but not limited to preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and etc., working with the legal team and external auditors, managing tie-outs, and internal/external review of all documents incorporating into the documents to ensure timely and accurate filing of the Company's financial statements with the SECComplete external reporting and GAAP checklists and review XBRL taggingPerform research and draft technical accounting memos related to new and proposed accounting standards and complex accounting transactions, including reviewing of executed contracts, in compliance with US GAAP and external reporting regulationsMonitor new accounting pronouncements and accounting policy developments and lead implementation efforts, including required disclosures and education of senior managementSupport and review annual proxy supporting schedules and other SEC filings ensuring the accuracy of applicable financial informationWork closely with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual auditsManage and review clinical and contract manufacturing accrualsParticipate in SOX 404b implementation and maintain ongoing complianceSupport external tax advisors PBC requests for tax compliance mattersParticipate in financial systems implementationOther responsibilities / ad-hoc requests as requiredIdeal Candidate Profile >>>
A love of challenging, important work.
We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.
Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Business, CPA required8+ years of audit / public accounting experience requiredBig 4 accounting/audit experience in an SEC & PCAOB environment preferred3+ years of experience in a public company highly preferredLife Science industry experience with strong clinical and drug manufacturing accounting knowledge highly preferredStrong US GAAP, SEC and SOX 404b regulations and guidelinesExcellent working knowledge of financial statements and good understanding of tools to benchmark disclosure practicesERP system experience preferredAbility to independently research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present data and informationAbility to organize and communicate research materials/results (both verbal and written) clearly to senior managementExperience with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills requiredAttributes:
Excellent verbal and written communication and skillsAnalytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlinesSelf-motivated and enthusiastic; fast learner who can identify the core project challenges and expeditiously change course as required in a fast-paced organizationTeamwork and collaboration; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; shares expertise with othersAbility to prioritize key work streams and requirements that will change over the near and mid-termA demonstrated ability to make decisions on incomplete information and in areas where a high degree of professional judgment is requiredHave impeccable professional ethics, integrity and judgmentBe collegial, hard-working, confident, a self-starter and have a passion for goals and results
The base pay range for this position is expected to be
$174,000 - $204,000
annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.
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Important Information
>>>
We provide
equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment
and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.
We offer a
competitive compensation and benefits package , seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.
Please note: Olema doesn't accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Additional Note/Fraud Alert : Olema will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview. Though we use third party tools to help with advertising our jobs,
please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Olema.
About the Role >>> Associate Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting
Olema is looking for an Associate Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting to join our dynamic team and become an integral part of the finance and accounting operations. This position will be responsible for a broad range of activities including but not limited to technical accounting analysis, external audit, SOX compliance, financial close, SEC reporting, and special projects.
This role will be based in San Francisco and will report directly to the VP of Finance & Controller.
Your work will primarily encompass:
Manage all aspects of the company's SEC reporting function, including but not limited to preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and etc., working with the legal team and external auditors, managing tie-outs, and internal/external review of all documents incorporating into the documents to ensure timely and accurate filing of the Company's financial statements with the SECComplete external reporting and GAAP checklists and review XBRL taggingPerform research and draft technical accounting memos related to new and proposed accounting standards and complex accounting transactions, including reviewing of executed contracts, in compliance with US GAAP and external reporting regulationsMonitor new accounting pronouncements and accounting policy developments and lead implementation efforts, including required disclosures and education of senior managementSupport and review annual proxy supporting schedules and other SEC filings ensuring the accuracy of applicable financial informationWork closely with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual auditsManage and review clinical and contract manufacturing accrualsParticipate in SOX 404b implementation and maintain ongoing complianceSupport external tax advisors PBC requests for tax compliance mattersParticipate in financial systems implementationOther responsibilities / ad-hoc requests as requiredIdeal Candidate Profile >>>
A love of challenging, important work.
We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.
Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Business, CPA required8+ years of audit / public accounting experience requiredBig 4 accounting/audit experience in an SEC & PCAOB environment preferred3+ years of experience in a public company highly preferredLife Science industry experience with strong clinical and drug manufacturing accounting knowledge highly preferredStrong US GAAP, SEC and SOX 404b regulations and guidelinesExcellent working knowledge of financial statements and good understanding of tools to benchmark disclosure practicesERP system experience preferredAbility to independently research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present data and informationAbility to organize and communicate research materials/results (both verbal and written) clearly to senior managementExperience with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills requiredAttributes:
Excellent verbal and written communication and skillsAnalytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlinesSelf-motivated and enthusiastic; fast learner who can identify the core project challenges and expeditiously change course as required in a fast-paced organizationTeamwork and collaboration; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; shares expertise with othersAbility to prioritize key work streams and requirements that will change over the near and mid-termA demonstrated ability to make decisions on incomplete information and in areas where a high degree of professional judgment is requiredHave impeccable professional ethics, integrity and judgmentBe collegial, hard-working, confident, a self-starter and have a passion for goals and results
The base pay range for this position is expected to be
$174,000 - $204,000
annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.
#LI-EC1
Important Information
>>>
We provide
equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment
and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.
We offer a
competitive compensation and benefits package , seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.
Please note: Olema doesn't accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Additional Note/Fraud Alert : Olema will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview. Though we use third party tools to help with advertising our jobs,
please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Olema.