Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.
Pharmaceutical
AssociateDirector,SECReporting&TechnicalAccounting
“Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting at Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.. Skills: SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting, SOX Compliance. Lead preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports. Serve as technical accounting subject‑matter expert”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance Company’s compliance and reporting capabilities; Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of SEC reports; Ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking skills; Analytical skills; Sound professional judgment
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, Advanced knowledge of U. S. GAAP, Advanced knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, Advanced knowledge of financial statement disclosures, Advanced knowledge of internal controls, Hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings, 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, Leveraging SEC reporting and disclosure tools, Leveraging financial reporting systems, Proven project‑management skills, Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Ability to clearly explain complex accounting matters to non‑technical stakeholders, High attention to detail, Analytical skills, Sound professional judgment, Customer service approach, Solutions oriented, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Current CPA license
Nice to Have
5+ years of experience with an advanced degree, Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, Pharmaceutical or life science experience
What You'll Do.
and filing of SEC reports
Serve as technical accounting subject‑matter expert
Provide guidance on complex accounting matters
Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda
Monitor and assess impact of new accounting standards
Lead implementation efforts for new standards
Partner with external auditors
Coordinate cross‑functionally on disclosure matters
Prepare materials for disclosure committee meetings
Oversee EDGARization and XBRL tagging processes
Serve as primary point of contact for SOX compliance
Provide accounting support for special projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner directly with accounting staff, legal, and other stakeholders; Coordinate cross‑functionally with Legal, FP&A, Investor Relations, and external counsel; Run disclosure committee meetings with key stakeholders; Ongoing communication with internal stakeholders and external auditors
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication skills; Excellent verbal communication skills; Ability to clearly explain complex accounting matters to non‑technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
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