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Senior Manager of SOX Controls (Individual Contributor)
Billerica, MA
The Senior Manager, SOX Controls will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing the company's internal control framework, with a particular focus on manufacturing and inventory processes in a dynamic life sciences environment. This position requires a strategic thinker and a detail-oriented professional to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, enhance operational efficiencies, partner with the Business and support financial reporting accuracy.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING WITH US:
Quanterix is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Quanterix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Quanterix is revolutionizing biomarker analysis to advance precision health, leveraging Simoa technology for ultra-sensitive protein detection. This transformative technology aims to enable earlier disease detection, better prognoses, and precise treatments, with the goal of significantly improving quality of life and longevity. We are on a mission to change the way in which healthcare is provided by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the continuum from health to disease.
To make this vision a reality, we brought together the most experienced management team, renowned scientists, industry leading investors and expert advisors from around the globe to, to form a collaborative ecosystem, united through the common goal of advancing the science of precision health.
ROLE SUMMARY:
- Review and Evaluate Existing Processes: Conduct comprehensive assessments of current inventory-related processes, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of improvement to enhance control effectiveness.
- Strengthen Controls: Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of existing controls over inventory processes and implement enhancements to align with best-in-class practices and industry standards.
- Improve Documentation: Oversee the development and refinement of process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices, to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with SOX requirements.
- Benchmark and Implement Best Practices: Research and integrate leading practices in SOX compliance and inventory control to elevate the organization's overall control environment.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Finance, IT and Operations, to drive alignment and consistency in inventory processes and controls.
- Internal Audit and Assessment: Coordinate and support ongoing internal and external audits by providing thorough documentation and addressing inquiries related to inventory controls.
- Training and Awareness: Develop training programs and materials to build awareness of SOX requirements and best practices across the organization.
- Continuous Improvement: Establish a framework for monitoring and refining internal controls to adapt to evolving business needs and regulatory changes.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 12 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, and inventory process management in the life sciences or biotech industry.
- Experience in SOX compliance/internal audit in the life sciences industry or experience in SOX compliance/internal audit for a consulting firm, placed in the life sciences industry.
- CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of inventory accounting principles, including cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory valuation under GAAP.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data analytics tools to support inventory and control processes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight timelines
- Requires strong communication skills in order to guide and influence others.
- Ability to make decisions based on information and data provided
- Strong collaborator who can influence with and without authority
- Organize, clarify and communicate complex ideas quickly, succinctly and accurately
- Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams
Our Technology:
From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.
Our Commitment to Employees:
At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.
Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards
Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change
Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments
Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.
We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:
Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.
Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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Quanterix is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Quanterix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
