Why Sarepta? Why Now?

The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne. 

We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.

What Sarepta Offers

At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:

• Physical and Emotional Wellness

• ​Financial Wellness

• Support for Caregivers
   

For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
 

The Importance of the Role

The Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting reports directly to the Associate Director, Corporate Accounting and works closely with other functions, including SG&A business partners and FP&A, to ensure a timely and complete monthly close and forecasting process. The Senior Accountant will be a key individual contributor, whose principal responsibilities will be the preparation of monthly accruals and prepaids for the SG&A business operation, accounting for fixed asset activity, and analysis of budget vs actual. The Senior Accountant applies U.S. GAAP and accounting research to evaluate software-as-a-service arrangements, capital projects, and other transactions. Opportunities to be directly involved in technical accounting, operational improvements, and budget-related initiatives will ensure diverse opportunities for the Senior Accountant’s career development. The successful candidate must have proven ability to thrive in a team environment, be willing to be a visible and active business partner for the functions they support, and demonstrate excellent time-management in a hybrid work environment to meet various deadlines. They must also have proven to manage and maintain a variety of cross-functional relationships simultaneously in a fast-paced setting. The team particularly welcomes those with a curiosity to learn, interest in developing new skills, and desire to show initiative.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Key contributor in the monthly close and financial reporting process

• Responsible for the reporting of actuals for SG&A functions, working with FP&A and the business to understand key drivers and variances

• Support fixed asset financial reporting and related ongoing processes including coordination with asset owners, tracking large capital projects, as well as asset tagging and disposals

• Be the main Finance point-of-contact for SG&A business partner, including providing guidance to any inquiry of actuals, and vendor management. 

• Preparation and recording of monthly journal entries with required supporting documentation

• Ensure account reconciliations are accurate and fully reconciled in several areas including but not limited to fixed assets, prepaids and SG&A accruals, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Prepare and manage IT and facilities budgets and forecasts with relevant business partners

• Responsible for SOX 404 compliance in assigned areas

• Ensure responsible areas are complete and accurate in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Respond to audit support requests and inquiries related to the external and internal audit firms’ testing

• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly flux analyses for budget vs. actuals and period on period actuals vs. actuals

• Assist in the streamlining of accounting business processes to improve productivity and create operating efficiencies across the company

• Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as assigned in the areas of SG&A expense and facilities activity.

More about You

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, or equivalent experience

·         4-6 years of experience in accounting; preferably with experience in public accounting

·         CPA or equivalent is preferred

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight periodic reporting deadlines

·         Willingness to learn from team members and adapt to growing business needs

·         Effective written and oral communication skills

·         Confident relationship management skills and comfortable communicator to all levels of the business

·         Ability to work and problem-solve independently, but embraces teamwork and collaboration

·         Effective critical thinking skills to brainstorm process improvements and create efficiencies

·         Experience in using large ERP systems is a plus, preferably Oracle, though full training will be provided

·         Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and an interest in data analytics tools or process automation

What Now?

We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.

So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
 

#LI-Hybrid

This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.

The targeted salary range for this position is $94,800 - $118,500 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.