Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Entrada Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing genetic medicines for rare diseases. The consultant will provide interim, full-time support for SEC reporting and technical accounting, leading Form 10-K preparation, audit coordination, accounting research, compliance activities, and related reporting deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of the Company’s Form 10-K
- Work closely with Controller, Associate Director SEC Reporting, COO and Legal to ensure all areas of our filings are complete and accurate
- Assist with the preparation of earnings releases and Form 8-Ks, as needed
- Prepare and/or review supporting schedules related to our external reporting
- Coordinate and manage annual audit by external auditors and relationships with supporting consultants
- Manage reporting timelines and communicate this clearly to relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with Audit Committee agenda oversight and preparation of meeting materials
- Support preparation of the proxy statement as time allows
- Manage the review of the Company annual tax provision and disclosures prepared by our external consultants
- Support technical accounting research as needed and document conclusions reached in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner
- Collaborate with consultants for highly complex and judgmental technical accounting areas to ensure appropriate conclusions are reached
- Provide support to accounting team and monthly close processes related to key accounting topics and areas of judgment. Additionally, assist in preparing and/or reviewing certain accounting close areas as needed (e.g., revenue, leases, investments, etc.)
- Monitor development of emerging accounting pronouncements, determine the applicability to Entrada and support the implementation of new guidance, and communicate that to key stakeholders
- Manage the development/improvement and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for all our processes to ensure consistency in reporting
- Lead year-end SOX 404(a) compliance to support 10-K SOX conclusions
- Review SOC 1 reports for key vendors/service organizations
- Work with third party consultant to finalize SOX testing work
- Support Disclosure Committee agenda and related materials
- Determine financial statement materiality and related posting thresholds
- Other ad hoc projects with the Corporate Controller as needed
Skills
- BA/BS degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
- Experience working within a public company reporting structure is required
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office related products
- Experience with public company reporting required
- Strong technical accounting experience and research capabilities to properly determine accounting conclusions on key technical matters
- Extensive knowledge of SOX 404(a) controls and requirements
- A can-do attitude and appetite for learning new things, including support for research on new accounting pronouncements
- You should be a strong communicator and have excellent organization skills
- We are a high growth, Company; you must possess strong change agility skills and an ability to continue to perform at a high level through change
- Prior experience with a top accounting firm and experience gained in a Life Science environment is preferred
- Experience with collaboration revenue recognition (ASC606) is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740) is strongly preferred
- Experience with Workiva is a plus
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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