Harvard Bioscience - Holliston, MA
posted about 2 months ago
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.