Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
Gossamer Bio
$155,000 - $192,000 / year
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Description
Summary:
The Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting is responsible for overseeing the preparation and filing of periodic reports with the SEC, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements. The Senior Manager will also manage the Company’s equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting. This role partners closely with the broader Accounting/Finance team as well as with Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors to support accurate and timely financial reporting and public company compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and review SEC filings, including:
- Forms 10-K and 10-Q
- Forms 8-K
- Proxy Statements (DEF 14A)
- Registration Statements (S-3, S-8, etc.)
- Section 16 filings, as applicable
- Partner with Legal and Investor Relations to ensure consistency of public disclosures across SEC filings, earnings materials, and investor communications
- Research and document technical accounting issues and emerging accounting standards
- Manage the Company's equity administration function, including stock option, RSU, PSU, and ESPP programs, and oversee the accounting, valuation support, and SEC disclosures related to stock-based compensation
- Support SOX compliance efforts related to financial reporting and disclosure controls
- Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Provide support for various accounting, tax, and operational projects as needed to meet business objectives
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Requires CPA and 5+ years of relevant accounting experience preferably in the public biotech/pharmaceutical or public accounting environment
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Knowledge of SEC disclosure modernization and XBRL requirements
- Experience with stock-based compensation accounting a plus
- Experience with Wdesk - Workiva a plus
- Experience with E*Trade Equity Edge a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize assignments, take ownership, and meet deadlines on time-sensitive and highly visible projects
- Demonstrated analytical skills complemented by strong attention to detail and sense of responsibility
- Ability to work independently while communicating effectively across functions, with external partners, and with senior leadership
- Desire to take on challenges in a dynamic growth environment
Special Working Conditions:
- Preferred location is San Diego, CA (hybrid). This position may also be performed remotely by candidates residing within the United States.
Gossamer Bio is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. This position also qualifies for the benefits as listed below.
Gossamer Bio offers highly competitive benefit plans and programs, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching , long-term incentive plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. For additional general information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.gossamerbio.com/work-at-gossamerbio/
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Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- stock options
- bonus
About this role
Gossamer Bio is seeking a Senior Manager to lead SEC reporting and technical accounting for a public biotech company. This role owns the full lifecycle of periodic SEC filings—10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and registration statements—while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls. You'll also manage the company's equity administration programs (options, RSUs, PSUs, ESPP) and their accounting and disclosure implications. The position requires close collaboration across Accounting/Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors to maintain accurate, timely financial reporting and public company compliance.
The ideal candidate holds a CPA and brings five or more years of accounting experience, ideally from public biotech, pharmaceutical, or public accounting firms. You'll need strong technical grounding in U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, with stock-based compensation accounting expertise particularly valuable. Familiarity with Workiva (Wdesk) and E*Trade Equity Edge is a plus. This is a detail-oriented role requiring the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive, high-visibility projects independently while communicating effectively across functions and with senior leadership.
Based in San Diego with a hybrid arrangement, this full-time position offers a salary range of $155,000 to $192,000, plus annual performance bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and long-term incentives.
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