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Technical Accounting Manager Direct Hire Location: Hybrid 2-3 days per week onsite in Cambridge, Free Parking Must Haves: CPAPublic Accounting Big 4 or publicprivate with industry experience5-8 years of relevant experience Public company experience DescriptionThe Technical Accounting Manager is an active member of the Finance. As a key member of our finance organization, the Technical Accounting is a vital part of financial reporting and will function as a technical resource and advisor to keycomplex accounting areas. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate across the organization, providing clear oral and written communication. We are looking for someone with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong accounting and analytical capabilities and outstanding communication.Experience6+ years of relevant work experience showing progressive advancementCPA is required5 - 8 years of relevant experience - either a manager or equivalent at Big 4 public accounting firm and similar SEC reporting and technical accounting experience in a public companyLife Science or Biotech experience a plusResponsibilitiesTechnical AccountingLead the accounting research effort for all technical accounting pronouncements and the preparation of technical accounting memos, including discussion with external auditors on such topicsResponsible for accounting areas such as revenue recognition, collaboration accounting, share-based compensation and inout licensing transactionsReview and approve complex accounting journal entries of month-end close processAssist with the implementation of SOX 404(b) compliance efforts, including updating flowcharts, narratives and control matrixes as well as review test plan.Assist with statutory audits, drafting, reviewing, and filing in various jurisdictions by working closely with international external auditor teamsExternal ReportingEnsure that the Company's public financial statements and other SEC filings are of the highest standards of quality, GAAP compliant and useful to management and the investing publicPrepare and manage quarterly and annual process for filing Form 10-Q and 10-K (Edgar and XBRL), including drafting and reviewing documentsOwnership over the preparation of the disclosure checklist for periodic filings to ensure necessary disclosures are madeCoordinate with consultants, external auditors, legal counsel, disclosure committee and management for review and input on SEC filingsWork closely with investor relations to support the earnings call preparation, including the press release, script, slides, and support thereofAssist legal with preparation of proxy statements and other periodic SEC filingsKey SkillsIndividual must have strong teamwork, communication and analytical skillsImpeccable integrity and strong work ethicStrong organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic team environmentHigh level of attention to detailAptitude for planningmanaging deadlinesExceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organizationCreative approach to problem solvingAbility to self-motivate and function independentlyStrong commitment to a team approach and awareness of team and individual success dependencies