Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy - Emergent BioSolutions

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

I: Job Summary 
We are looking for a manager of accounting, focused on Technical Accounting and Accounting Policy workstreams. This person will be responsible for doing hands on technical accounting research, drafting memorandums and maintaining corporate accounting policies. 

II: Responsibilites 
•    Perform technical research on complex accounting and reporting topics and prepare documentation around the reporting under US GAAP 
•    Draft and maintain global accounting policies 
•    Review all lease transactions and ensure compliance under ASC 842 
•    Review material revenue contracts and ensure compliance under ASC 606
•    Keep business partners abreast of developments in accounting and financial reporting and related company policies and positions through review of various publications, training sessions, and other forums 
•    Provide support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews. Coordinate requests new and challenging areas and manage the flow of information and documentation.
•    Assist with the maintenance and updating of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 processes and procedures.
•    Assist with SEC reporting, including preparation and review of Form 10-K and 10-K disclosures, footnotes, and tie-outs. 
•    Other special projects and duties as requested or assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.
 

III: Education, Experience & Skills
•    BA/BS degree or equivalent 
•    CPA Big 4 or large national accounting firm experience
•    5-8 years of relevant experience from public accounting and/or dynamic, public, multinational, and technology focused companies 
•    Experience working in a technical accounting or similar role 
•    Excellent understanding of GAAP accounting principles, with a strong knowledge of SEC reporting regulations, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, and revenue accounting principles 
•    Strong analytical skills.
•    Excellent project management, oral communication, analytical and written skills 
•    Interpersonal skills & personnel management skills, attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement 

IV: Physical/Mental Requirements
Type/keyboard, use phone, fax, copier, and computer.  Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, make decisions, supervise, plan, communicate, and prepare written communications.
 

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

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