SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Harvard Bioscience - Holliston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Holliston, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Harvard Bioscience is seeking a SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager who will play a crucial role in overseeing financial reporting and technical accounting functions. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the Company's periodic SEC filings, including quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reports, as well as other external financial reporting requirements. The SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager will work closely with various stakeholders within the company to provide technical accounting support, which includes conducting research and preparing memos related to complex accounting issues. This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance with US GAAP and ensuring that all financial reporting adheres to the highest standards of quality and accuracy. In this position, the manager will oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for inclusion in 10-K and 10-Q filings. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, serving as the primary finance contact for legal, HR, and Investor Relations teams regarding SEC and investor disclosures, such as 8-Ks, investor presentations, and Proxy disclosures. The manager will also maintain supporting documentation and work papers for financial reporting deliverables, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and executing certain accounting close procedures, including the review of stock-based compensation and lease accounting. Additionally, the SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives to streamline financial reporting processes and enhance efficiency. This includes collaborating with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables. The role also involves preparing accounting memos and technical analyses, such as assessing revenue recognition under ASC 606 and evaluating intangible and goodwill impairment. The manager will maintain and update existing accounting policies in response to changes in guidance or business practices and will lead the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards. Furthermore, the manager will maintain a robust internal control environment for accounting transactions and financial reporting, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. This includes working with external consultants on risk assessment and control design to ensure that all risks of material misstatement are adequately covered. The SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager will assist control owners in resolving SOX issues and ensuring that deficiencies are remediated effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for inclusion in 10-K and 10-Qs.
• Work cross-functionally and be the primary finance contact for legal, HR, and Investor Relations teams for SEC and Investor disclosures such as 8-Ks, investor presentations, Annual Meeting, and Proxy disclosures.
• Maintain supporting documentation and work papers for financial reporting deliverables, including completion of US GAAP and reporting checklists and executing certain accounting close procedures, such as review of stock-based compensation and lease accounting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline financial reporting processes, enhance efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of quality.
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Prepare accounting memos and technical analyses, for example: assessing revenue recognition accounting under ASC 606, evaluating annual and quarterly intangible and goodwill impairment.
• Maintain and update existing policies for changes in guidance or business practices and draft new accounting policies to address new guidance or business activities.
• Monitor and assess the effects of proposed ASUs.
• Lead the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to cross-functional teams on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and equity-based compensation.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment for accounting transactions and financial reporting, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Work with external consultants on risk assessment and control design to ensure all risks of material misstatement are covered.
• Assist control owners in resolving SOX issues and ensuring that deficiencies are remediated.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and FASB technical pronouncements.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• 6+ years of experience with technical accounting and SEC reporting.
• Strong skills and experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Notified software experience, a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)