Director, Financial and External Reporting
Massachusetts - Hybrid
Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely and from our headquarters in Watertown, MA.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Disc Medicine is seeking an experienced leader to join our team as a Director of Financial and External Reporting. In this role, you'll take ownership of the SEC financial reporting process, manage key filings, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in submissions to regulatory authorities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations, and have a hands-on impact on financial disclosures, SOX compliance, and stock-based compensation accounting. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in SEC reporting, ASC 718, and SOX 404, coupled with a drive for continuous improvement. This role provides a great opportunity to make a significant contribution to our growing organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the SEC financial reporting process, including the preparation of the Company’s SEC filings in ActiveDisclosure (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and various other filings), working closely with other functions as needed and ensuring accurate and timely submissions to regulatory authorities.
- Prepare financial statements (including a statement of cash flows), EPS calculation, footnotes, MD&A, accounting memos, US GAAP Disclosure Checklist, and disclosure support.
- Proactively research industry reporting trends and perform benchmarking to make recommendations to improve and strengthen the Company’s SEC filings.
- Manage accounting for stock-based compensation in compliance with ASC 718, including valuation assumptions and preparation of journal entry.
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and other teams with the Company to prepare SEC Filings and lead Disclosure committee meetings.
- Co-manage SOX program with Assistant Controller and in collaboration with the Company’s third-party service provider, including risk assessment, design assessment, walkthroughs, documentation, testing of internal controls and ITGCs in FloQast.
- Work in partnership with Assistant Controller and control owners and business leaders across the Company to identify, develop, recommend, and implement appropriate control changes that may result from business changes, non-routine transactions, or system implementations.
- Monitor management’s remediation efforts to closure, including review of supporting evidence.
- Involvement in the preparation or review of various close tasks and technical items, as they arise.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with active CPA license.
- 12 + years of relevant experience with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and a compliance role in the biotech industry.
- Advanced understanding of SEC Reporting and SOX 404.
- Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with SEC filing systems such as Active Disclosure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and utilize reporting and other management systems and tools.
Disc Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing all qualified candidates and employees equal opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages. The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.
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