Job Title

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

Requisition

JR000015805 Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting (Open)

Location

Malvern, PA

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing complex technical accounting matters and coordinating external financial reporting. Primary responsibilities in this role include researching and concluding on all technical accounting matters and ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.

This position will consult often with relevant stakeholders including the CFO, CAO, external and internal auditors, lines of business, business development, legal and subsidiary personnel among others. The Sr. Manager will also update, integrate and maintain enterprise-wide accounting policies and act as a liaison to all subsidiaries on policies and technical accounting matters / SOX. This position will also assist, on an as needed basis, with other ad hoc projects.

Job Description

Technical Accounting

• Serve as subject matter expert on complex U.S. GAAP matters, including revenue recognition, business combinations, share‑based compensation, leases, impairments, and fair value measurements.
• Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards (ASC updates), including drafting technical accounting memos and white papers.
• Own and maintain global accounting policies, ensuring consistent application.
• Advise management on accounting implications of strategic transactions and non‑routine activities.
• Support the business development team in reviewing and providing guidance with mergers and acquisitions, and licensing contracts.
• Act as an accounting liaison with external auditors for technical accounting and reporting matters.
• Understand SOX 404 requirements and keep abreast of changes to requirements.
• Plan and execute the on-going re-assessment of control design to facilitate ongoing SOX effort; facilitate continuous reduction of manual controls.
• Participate in the annual SOX planning and scoping and assessment of control effectiveness.

SEC Reporting

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and related disclosures.
• Maintain global financial reporting, statutory reporting and consolidation close calendars. In addition, manage the statutory reporting tracker to ensure compliance with all local statutory requirements and deadlines.  
• Coordinate earnings release and quarterly reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors on disclosure requirements and filing matters.
• Monitor SEC rules, interpretive guidance, and industry best practices to enhance reporting quality.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or SEC reporting roles
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial consolidations
• Strong technical writing skills for accounting memos and disclosures
• Knowledge of global consolidation process a plus
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
• Pharmaceutical experience a plus
• Experience working in a Windows environment.  Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel.
• Experience with XBRL
• Experience with SAP preferred

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP & SOX 404

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization
• Able to operate at a detailed level without losing sight of the big picture

• Action oriented; thrives in a dynamic environment; willing to take the initiative when the opportunity presents itself
• Analytical thinker, with a strong background in accounting processes and data flows
• Flexible/team player; comfortable changing directions mid-stream; understands the importance of achieving team objectives.
• Ability to research and address complex technical issues and convey conclusions to various stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment (sit/stand).
• Hybrid model (3-day in office).

Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits.  To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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