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Senior Manager of SEC Reporting

Overview

Located on the edge of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, Sera, Inc. is a women’s health diagnostics company dedicated to improving the health of babies and mothers. We are a growing company tasked with becoming a global leader in high value women’s health diagnostics, delivering pivotal information that will improve health and improve the economics of healthcare delivery. According to Sera’s CEO, employees and affiliates here must possess three qualities to be successful: 1) the individual must be passionate and dedicated to changing the world; 2) they must be smart and work smart; and 3) they must have absolute integrity. If this is you, we urge you to keep reading!

We are seeking a Senior Manager of SEC Reporting to support our growing company. As a Senior Manager of SEC Reporting you will lead in developing the Company’s SEC filing process, keeping the company up to date regarding accounting and disclosure changes, performing technical accounting research and oversee stock-based compensation. This position will also contribute to the accounting team by providing continual recommendations for reporting process improvements.

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hybrid with required 3 days onsite

Responsibilities

  • Manage the SEC annual and quarterly 10-K / 10-Q filings process including the financial statements, footnotes and MD&A, while ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and the SEC (including iXBRL).
  • Manage other required SEC filings such as Proxy statements, 8-Ks, Section 16 and Form 144 filings, S-8s, etc.
  • Perform technical accounting research and implement the accounting for ad-hoc complex transactions such as revenue, equity and the related embedded derivative and lease reviews to these and other large material contracts.
  • Lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements, including understanding the technical accounting rules, documenting accounting conclusions, and managing their implementation.
  • Manage complex accounting processes including stock-based compensation, marketable securities, EPS, leases, and assist with revenue. Support month-end and quarter-end close in these areas.
  • Assist with administration of Sera’s equity compensation program and software platform.
  • Assist with quarterly review and annual audit processes by our external auditors.
  • Interface with various groups including the finance leadership team, outside public accountants and attorneys, external tax firm, internal legal, and investor relations.
  • Assist with cross-functional projects on an ad-hoc basis (e.g. financial forecasting and modeling, process improvement initiatives, or finance-related software implementations.)
  • Assist with maintaining an effective internal controls environment and assist in preparing Sera for future SOX 404b compliance and audits.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
  • At least 5 years of experience at either a Big Four public accounting firm or a mix of public accounting and public company experience.
  • Significant experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting regulations, as well as SOX 404b.
  • Ability to apply critical and analytical thinking to problem-solve and complete assignments, especially with limited or ambiguous directions.
  • Strong work ethic and taking personal responsibility for work outcomes.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels and functions in the organization.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office, ERP applications (Intacct), and financial reporting software (Workiva or ActiveDisclosure).

Preferred Experience

  • Active CPA license.
  • Strong SEC reporting and technical accounting experience. Life science or medical diagnostic industry.
  • Experience with Morgan Stanley at Work (Shareworks) stock plan administration software.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

  • Dependent on experience and qualifications, the salary range for this role is $140,000 – $150,000 annually and includes an excellent benefits package featuring an 85% to 95% premium paid healthcare plan, 14 paid holidays, three weeks of paid time off, employee stock options, and more!