ARS Pharmaceuticals is a commercial pharmaceutical company, passionate about improving patients’ lives. We are launching neffy®, an intranasal epinephrine product for patients and their caregivers with Type I allergic reactions including food, medications and insect bites that could lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis. We promote a culture of inclusivity, integrity, and creativity, while pursuing solutions for patients and families affected by serious allergic reactions.
ARS Pharmaceuticals is a commercial pharmaceutical company, passionate about improving patients’ lives. We recently launched neffy®, an intranasal epinephrine product for patients and their caregivers with Type I allergic reactions including food, medications and insect bites that could lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis. We promote a culture of inclusivity, integrity, and creativity, while pursuing solutions for patients and families affected by serious allergic reactions.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the preparation of all internal and external financial reporting and related SEC filings, accounting for equity-based transactions and stock compensation, supporting the Company’s SOX 404 compliance program, and a broad range of accounting operation activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, regulations, and corporate policies. This position will report to the Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., operates in a hybrid work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare SEC filings (using Active Disclosure), including Form 10-Q’s, Form 10-K’s, Form 8-K’s, Proxy and press releases in compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations.
- Support quarterly reviews and annual audits including providing supporting documentation and following up on auditor questions as needed.
- Prepare the monthly management budget-vs-actual reporting package.
- Participate in the monthly financial close process ensuring accounts assigned are properly recorded, prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and any required reports.
- Assist with the administration and reporting of all equity-based transactions (option grants and ESPP), including stock-based compensation expense.
- Assist in the development of financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems including SOX 404 compliance and coordination with external SOX consultants and auditors.
- Assist with the preparation of technical accounting memos as needed.
- Participate in finance and accounting projects including system and process implementations as assigned.
- Assist with requests from external tax preparers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent) is required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
- Minimum of 5 years in-house accounting experience at a public company and/or public accounting experience is required (Big 4 experience is strongly preferred).
- Biotech/pharma or high-tech industry experience is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Active Disclosure experience is preferred.
- Experience with NetSuite enterprise software systems preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift with changing priorities.
- Highly organized and accountable for meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Self-motivated and capable of learning complex tasks quickly.
- Able to work well independently remote, as well as onsite up to 3x per week.
At ARS, we are proud to offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package.
The full-time salary range for this posted position is $125,000 to $135,000 and may be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This position is also eligible for Equity, 401k matching, and our excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees. View the full package here: ARS Careers Page
ARS Pharmaceuticals believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ARS Pharmaceuticals is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.
What We Do
Our mission at ARS Pharmaceuticals is to provide at-risk patients and their families better protection from severe allergic reactions. We are developing a product that patients and their caregivers can use without anxiety or hesitation, confident in the effectiveness of the both product and the ability to administer it.
We are developing ARS-1, a novel intranasal epinephrine spray with a unique absorption technology that could be easy-to-use, convenient and more reliable for patients and loved ones at-risk of severe allergic reactions to food, medications and insect bites that could lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis
