The Director will lead the Technical Accounting and Reporting team, manage financial reporting, research accounting issues, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.
We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.
GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.
For more information, please visit grail.com.
GRAIL is a life sciences company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity sequencing, population-scale clinical trials, and state of the art Computer Science and Data Science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology and develop blood tests for early-stage cancer detection. We are seeking passionate and talented individuals to join us in realizing our mission, which has the potential to dramatically reduce the global burden of cancer.
The Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting is a leading role in our Finance organization. They will influence our critical accounting policies and own both internal and external financial reporting. They possess the demonstrated expertise in the specialized fields of technical accounting, equity administration, and SEC reporting. They have a high propensity to take on new responsibilities in a rapid-growth environment to advance within the finance team.
The role requires onsite presences for 2 days in Menlo Park, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the company’s technical accounting and reporting team of 3+ technical gurus
- Interface with Management on complex technical accounting matters involved in developing the company’s position on complex, significant, unique, and judgmental accounting topics including preparation of the related technical accounting memos and related disclosures.
- Research technical accounting and disclosure issues, document and present recommendations to Management and Auditors.
- Proactively monitor current accounting and reporting trends and propose changes to management for discussion.
- Lead the Company’s efforts to implement new or revised accounting pronouncements.
- Lead internal and external financial reporting function to ensure financials are prepared, reviewed and delivered timely and accurately & disclosures are complete and accurate in accordance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
- Lead the Company’s stock-based Compensation accounting function which includes close collaboration with legal and HR, including overseeing administration of the program by external consultants as well as drafting and filing Form 3’s, Form 4’s and Form 144’s as required within Workiva.
- Adhere to internal and external review and filing deadlines, including tracking and communication of status.
- Review draft contracts and educate stakeholders on accounting implications as well as timely propose changes to standardize/simplify accounting for such contracts.
- Lead annual audit and quarterly reviews, including preparation and review of analytical review documents, to ensure timely and efficient fulfillment of all requests.
- Partner with business process owners to maintain a strong internal control environment and make recommendations to simplify, streamline and/or automate the process and controls while meeting the control objectives.
- Provide leadership and training in maintaining and enhancing a SOX compliant control structure.
- Lead and participate in special projects as necessary.
- Consistently demonstrate GRAIL leadership attributes (lead by example, engage others, achieve results and develop the business) and positively contribute to team building and team culture
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 15 years of highly technical accounting and reporting experience in a mix of medium to large publicly-listed companies and a Big 4 public accounting firm.
- Experience with Workiva is required.
- Experience with NetSuite, Intelligize and Equity Edge online software is a plus.
- BA/BS degree in Accounting or equivalent
- Active US CPA certification required.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP with experience with SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
- Strong knowledge of and experience applying ASC 842 (leases), ASC 718 (stock based compensation), ASC 230 (cashflow), ASC 280 (segment reporting), ASC 260 (EPS), ASC 606 (Revenue), ASC 805 (Business Combinations) and ASC 350-40 (Internal-use software) required
- Ability to lead complex projects which require influence and implementation across business groups and functions.
- Ability to coordinate third-party consultants on critical accounting and reporting projects.
- Attention to detail and exceptional organizational and project management skills with desire for continuous improvement.
- Must be able to effectively manage critical deadlines.
- Must be a "self-starter" with a can-do attitude and a desire to have a positive impact on our company.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage your experience to mentor and coach team members on best practices to support their learning and development goals
- Track record of high performance in a face-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong day-to-day project management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities.
Expected full time annual base pay scale for this position is $187K-$249K. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience and location.
Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.
In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package, including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, and alongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selected mindfulness offerings.
GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.
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NetSuite
Sec Reporting
Us Gaap
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