Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert on complex U.S. GAAP matters, including revenue recognition, business combinations, share‑based compensation, leases, impairments, and fair value measurements.
- Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards (ASC updates), including drafting technical accounting memos and white papers.
- Own and maintain global accounting policies, ensuring consistent application.
- Advise management on accounting implications of strategic transactions and non‑routine activities.
- Support the business development team in reviewing and providing guidance with mergers and acquisitions, and licensing contracts.
- Act as an accounting liaison with external auditors for technical accounting and reporting matters.
- Understand SOX404 requirements and keep abreast of changes.
- Plan and execute ongoing reassessment of control design to facilitate SOX efforts and reduce manual controls.
- Participate in annual SOX planning, scoping, and assessment of control effectiveness.
SEC Reporting
- Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and related disclosures.
- Maintain global financial reporting, statutory reporting, and consolidation close calendars.
- Manage the statutory reporting tracker to ensure compliance with all local statutory requirements and deadlines.
- Coordinate earnings release and quarterly reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors on disclosure requirements and filing matters.
- Monitor SEC rules, interpretive guidance, and industry best practices to enhance reporting quality.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA required.
- 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or SEC reporting roles.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial consolidations.
- Strong technical writing skills for accounting memos and disclosures.
- Knowledge of global consolidation process (a plus).
- Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
- Pharmaceutical experience (a plus).
- Experience working in a Windows environment.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel.
- Experience with XBRL.
- Experience with SAP (preferred).
- Detailed knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX404.
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong organizational and project‑management skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to operate at a detailed level without losing sight of the big picture.
- Action‑oriented, thrives in a dynamic environment, and willing to take initiative.
- Analytical thinker with a strong background in accounting processes and data flows.
- Flexible team player, comfortable changing directions mid‑stream and achieving team objectives.
- Ability to research and address complex technical issues and convey conclusions to various stakeholders.
Knowledge
- U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Financial consolidations.
- Global consolidation process.
- SOX404 controls.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in an office environment (sit/stand).
- Hybrid model: 3 days in office.
Benefits
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes competitive pay and benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Keenova provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law.
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