Director, Accounting Job at Summit Therapeutics Sub, Inc. in Menlo Park

Overview of Role:

The Director, Accounting will be responsible for managing all SEC reporting, filings and related analysis to ensure the accurate reporting of financial data in accordance with US GAAP. The individual will be responsible for multi-tasking on many projects and deliverables. This position will have senior executive exposure and will work with auditors, attorneys and other specialists on a regular basis. The candidate will also manage financial consolidation and Identify, research, and document the Company's technical accounting matters and provide operational accounting support for debt, lease and intercompany transactions. This position will report to the Corporate Controller.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversee multi-entity consolidation and preparation of financial statements
• Manage the timely and accurate preparation of all external financial reports, including reports filed with the SEC on Form 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, etc., ensuring all financial information is in compliance with the applicable US GAAP framework and SEC rules and regulations
• Prepare and manage the quarterly SEC reporting calendar including coordination with external auditors, executives, finance, operations, legal and investor relations departments
• Review and provide feedback on internal and external communications, including board presentations and investor relations earnings releases, scripts, and presentations
• Review and prepare accounting memos on upcoming accounting standards and changes to standards and significant business transactions
• Lead the preparation of annual standalone UK subsidiary financial statements in accordance with IFRS
  Support management and the finance team with internal controls environment and help ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Support on the management of share option plans and preparation of the valuation of share options
• Support the tax provision and tax return preparation by the external tax advisors
• Support fund raising activities and other ad hoc tasks as necessary
• Manage and coach staff
• All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters in Accounting or related field required; CPA required
• A minimum of 10+years of relevant experience
• Big 4 public accounting firm experience, SEC reporting and technical accounting experience, and SOX experience within the biotech industry are required
• An ability to work well cross functionally and across geographies
• Impeccable integrity and a strong work ethic
• Strong computer and database skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
• Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal & presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, management, analytical & decision-making skills
• An ability to influence, train, mentor and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives
• Resourceful, action and results orientated with the ability to get things done and overcome obstacles

The pay range for this role is $195,000 - $235,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation. The successful candidate will also be eligible for health benefits, 401(k) with 6% employer match from day one, ESPP with up to a 15% discount up to the federal limit, flexible spending account among other benefits.

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