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/
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice for California Residents:
This notice is to notify you that personal data about you has been collected by Gossamer Bio (“Controller”), which is located at 3115 Merryfield Row, Suite 120, San Diego CA 92121 and can be contacted by emailing [email protected], because Controller wishes to evaluate your candidacy for employment at Controller.
Your personal data was either obtained from publicly available sources (e.g. LinkedIn) or provided to Controller by someone who referred you for potential employment. Controller’s Privacy team can be contacted at [email protected].
Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
Your personal data has been shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf.
Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have to right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
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