Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, the SEC Reporting/Technical Accounting Manager or Sr. Manager will have a critical and high-profile position that plays a role in developing and executing SEC reporting and technical accounting processes, reporting on and resolving issues and compliance/disclosure matters with key stakeholders, and engaging with the CFO and the Board governance committees, as appropriate. The candidate must be a leader, have strong experience with public company and SEC reporting standards, be detail oriented, have strong technical and communication skills, and be hands-on. Who we are Since 2006, 23andMe’s mission has been to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding. What you'll do - Participate in the coordination and preparation of quarterly reports (10-Q), annual reports (10- K) press releases, and other current reports (8-K) as needed
- Work with various personnel and departments to collect information and input into the above referenced reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files for all disclosures; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires
- Maintain quarterly reporting time table and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones
- Lead technical accounting research and documentation of new accounting guidance, policies and procedures, specifically as it relates to high interest areas like revenue accounting, stock-based compensation, leases, and equity
- Monitor the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, US GAAP, PCAOB, or other regulations
- Assist with the establishment, documentation, and maintenance of company accounting policies
- Select and implement SEC reporting and filing systems to automate the reporting process
- Implement and maintain XBRL tagging on filings as required
- Assist with month-end close and financial statement review processes
- Interact and support external auditors, internal/external SEC counsel and legal advisors.
- Participate in special projects, improve processes and assist with documentation and compliance with SOX
What you’ll bring - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field with a CPA, is required
- Total of at least 8 years of progressive accounting experience
- Mix of professional experiences, including experience in Big 4 public accounting firms (at least 5 years) and experience at a public company in an SEC role
- Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with technical research and XBRL tagging
- A proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions, and excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact and build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently, complete work timely, and work well as a team member
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills
- Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Meticulous and superior attention to detail
Strongly Preferred - Combination of private industry and public accounting experience
- Advanced technical accounting knowledge coupled with exceptional planning and organizational skills
- Prior experience designing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures—in a SOX environment
- Experience with NetSuite is preferred
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