[Remote] SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Entrada Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing genetic medicines for rare diseases. The consultant will provide interim, full-time support for SEC reporting and technical accounting, leading Form 10-K preparation, audit coordination, accounting research, compliance activities, and related reporting deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the Company’s Form 10-K
• Work closely with Controller, Associate Director SEC Reporting, COO and Legal to ensure all areas of our filings are complete and accurate
• Assist with the preparation of earnings releases and Form 8-Ks, as needed
• Prepare and/or review supporting schedules related to our external reporting
• Coordinate and manage annual audit by external auditors and relationships with supporting consultants
• Manage reporting timelines and communicate this clearly to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with Audit Committee agenda oversight and preparation of meeting materials
• Support preparation of the proxy statement as time allows
• Manage the review of the Company annual tax provision and disclosures prepared by our external consultants
• Support technical accounting research as needed and document conclusions reached in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner
• Collaborate with consultants for highly complex and judgmental technical accounting areas to ensure appropriate conclusions are reached
• Provide support to accounting team and monthly close processes related to key accounting topics and areas of judgment. Additionally, assist in preparing and/or reviewing certain accounting close areas as needed (e.g., revenue, leases, investments, etc.)
• Monitor development of emerging accounting pronouncements, determine the applicability to Entrada and support the implementation of new guidance, and communicate that to key stakeholders
• Manage the development/improvement and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for all our processes to ensure consistency in reporting
• Lead year-end SOX 404(a) compliance to support 10-K SOX conclusions
• Review SOC 1 reports for key vendors/service organizations
• Work with third party consultant to finalize SOX testing work
• Support Disclosure Committee agenda and related materials
• Determine financial statement materiality and related posting thresholds
• Other ad hoc projects with the Corporate Controller as needed

Skills

• BA/BS degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience working within a public company reporting structure is required
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office related products
• Experience with public company reporting required
• Strong technical accounting experience and research capabilities to properly determine accounting conclusions on key technical matters
• Extensive knowledge of SOX 404(a) controls and requirements
• A can-do attitude and appetite for learning new things, including support for research on new accounting pronouncements
• You should be a strong communicator and have excellent organization skills
• We are a high growth, Company; you must possess strong change agility skills and an ability to continue to perform at a high level through change
• Prior experience with a top accounting firm and experience gained in a Life Science environment is preferred
• Experience with collaboration revenue recognition (ASC606) is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740) is strongly preferred
• Experience with Workiva is a plus

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement

Company Overview

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