Senior Manager, Technical Accounting
Category: Accounting
Description: Quidel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of diagnostic healthcare solutions serving to enhance the health and well being of people around the globe with well known and respected products that provide healthcare professionals with accurate and cost-effective diagnostic information at the point of care (POC). Our core competencies and capabilities focus on immunoassay and molecular testing in the areas of: infectious disease, cardiology, womenealth, and virology.
The Senior Manager of Technical Accounting will work closely with the Director of Accounting in addressing technical accounting issues including revenue recognition, business combinations, stock-based compensation and adoption of new standards. This position will also be responsible for managing the financial close and consolidation process in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Manage the monthly financial close and reporting process, including the consolidation of the financial statements, review of journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assist in preparation of the monthly management report, board of director and audit committee presentations
- Assist in the preparation of year-end and quarter-end reporting by working with external auditors on annual audits and quarterly reviews
- Manage the review process and filing of SEC reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q
- Responsibilities also include audit preparation and oversight of general ledger, including review of results for adherence with US GAAP
- Responsible for researching and documenting conclusions on technical accounting issues
- Assess the impact of newly-issued and proposed accounting and reporting standards on the Company
- Responsible for developing and maintaining key accounting policies
- Maintains compliance with all internal control procedures surrounding technical accounting and policy in support of SOX compliance
- Support FP&A in matters requiring technical expertise or collaborative effort in preparation of annual operating plans and budgets throughout the year
- Identify opportunities to improve current financial reporting processes and effectively communicate a business case to members of senior management to support future investments
- Provide hands-on management and oversight of the accounting team members to encourage ongoing skills development and training
Requirements: EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bacheloregree in Business Administration or Accounting
- 8+ years experience (manufacturing/biotech experience highly preferred) with prior public accountin and management experience required
- SEC Reporting experience in a public company required
- Certified Public Accountant (current active or inactive license)
- In-depth understanding of US GAAP
- Microsoft Excel expertise with advanced knowledge of pivots and formulas
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with LN ERP preferred
Location San Diego, CA USA
Minimum Experience (yrs): 8+
Required Education: Bachelors of Arts / Science
