Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.
Finance / FinServ
AssociateDirector,SECReporting&TechnicalAccounting
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“Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting at Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.. Skills: SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting, SOX Compliance, U.S. GAAP, Financial Statement Disclosures. Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, and other registration statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Serve as a technical accounting subject‑matter expert, providing guidance on complex accounting matters under U”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of SEC reports; Enhance the Company’s compliance and reporting capabilities; Ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking skills; Analytical skills; Sound professional judgment; Solutions oriented
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or SEC reporting and technical accounting roles with a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree, Advanced knowledge of U. S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, financial statement disclosures, and internal controls, Hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and working directly with external auditors and advisors, ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting literature to complex transactions, Strong, hands-on experience with IT and financial systems, leveraging ERP platforms, SEC reporting and disclosure tools, and financial reporting systems to support accurate reporting, SOX compliance, data integrity, and efficient close and reporting processes, Proven project‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex accounting matters to non‑technical stakeholders, High attention to detail, analytical skills, and sound professional judgment, team player that has a customer service approach and is solutions oriented, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required, Current CPA license required
Nice to Have
Pharmaceutical or life science experience preferred, Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
What You'll Do.
and filing of all SEC reports
and other registration statements
Serve as a technical accounting subject‑matter expert
providing guidance on complex accounting matters under U. S. GAAP
Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda supporting significant or non‑routine transactions and key accounting judgments
Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and SEC lead implementation efforts and updates to accounting policies and disclosures
Serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the Company’s SOX compliance program
including ownership of risk assessment
remediation of control deficiencies
and ongoing communication with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting
Provide accounting support for special projects and ad-hoc reporting and analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner directly with accounting staff, legal, and other stakeholders across the organization; Partner closely with external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, and the review of other public filings; Coordinate cross‑functionally with Legal, FP&A, Investor Relations, and external counsel on disclosure matters and public filings; Prepare materials and run disclosure committee meetings with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate public disclosures; Ongoing communication with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication skills; Excellent verbal communication skills; Ability to clearly explain complex accounting matters to non‑technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Proven project‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Full Job Description
At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera’s mission to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration, integrity, and excellence. As we expand, we seek the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to join our team. What You’ll Do: This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, talented, and growing organization as the Associate Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. This role will report directly to the Vice President, Corporate Controller and be responsible for providing technical expertise and support for the SEC filing, compliance related reporting, internal controls compliance program, and technical accounting functions for a company that recently closed an IPO. This role will partner directly with accounting staff, legal, and other stakeholders across the organization. This role is a “hands-on” position and will require critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent written communication skills. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to leverage a strong background in technical accounting and SEC reporting to enhance the Company’s compliance and reporting capabilities. Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week) Responsibilities: Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, and other registration statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness Serve as a technical accounting subject‑matter expert, providing guidance on complex accounting matters under U. S. GAAP Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda supporti
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