What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager position at Harvard Bioscience?
About Harvard Bioscience Harvard Bioscience is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental research, discovery, and pre-clinical testing for drug development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories to the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in North America, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world. We are a publicly traded company (NASDAQ : HBIO) with over $112M in revenues in 2023.
A career with Harvard Bioscience is an experience where our employees are energized and aligned to our purpose - Solutions to advance life science. With an experienced leadership team with a track record of delivering growth and accelerated business improvements, HBIO sees an opportunity to drive significant organic growth by leveraging and expanding its deep customer relationships, new product development and an empowered, efficient sales force.
THE OPPORTUNITY Harvard Bioscience is currently seeking a SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager who will be responsible for oversight of financial reporting and technical accounting. The SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager will ensure the accuracy of the Company's periodic SEC filings, including quarterly and annual reports (10-Q and 10-K), as well as other external financial reporting requirements. The occupant of this role will also ensure compliance with US GAAP and liaise with key stakeholders in the company to provide technical accounting support including research and preparation of memos. The role reports to the Corporate Controller.
Essential Job Functions
Financial / SEC Reporting
- 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 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.
Technical Accounting
Internal Controls
skills and abilities required
Bonus skills and experience
Notified software experience, a plus.
Education and Experience and / or equivalent
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
Proven experience as a reporting manager, public accountant or similar role
Significant knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
Strong analytical and communication skills
Sound problem-solving skills
Physical demands
Sedentary position
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VETERAN / DISABILITY
FLSA : Exempt
ADA Disclaimer
In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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