Our exciting fast- developing company requires a dynamic finance professional to support the company's corporate finance function. The role will be responsible for leading the financial close, consolidation and external financial reporting processes, for Adaptimmune. This role will be key in performing technical accounting research, preparing related accounting memos, advising other finance functions on complex business transactions, implement new accounting policies/procedures throughout the co... more details
Adaptimmune is a fully integrated cell therapy company, designed and built from the ground up with four U.K.- and U.S.-based biotechnology hub locations. Our comprehensive capabilities and teams include preclinical research, clinical development, translational sciences, autologous and allogeneic manufacturing, and in-house commercial and corporate operations.
Our company culture is rooted in trust, inclusion, our capacity to collaborate, and our commitment to being honest and brave in our desire to successfully transform the lives of people with cancer.
Primary Responsibility
Our exciting fast- developing company requires a dynamic finance professional to support the company’s corporate finance function. The role will be responsible for leading the financial close, consolidation and external financial reporting processes, for Adaptimmune. This role will be key in performing technical accounting research, preparing related accounting memos, advising other finance functions on complex business transactions, implement new accounting policies/procedures throughout the company and lead accounting projects. This role will be integral in our quarterly and annual reporting and filing submissions and managing relationships with auditors and other external advisors.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare financial information and disclosures for quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Assist in and lead the evaluation of the accounting treatment for significant and complex transactions. Research applicable GAAP and SEC accounting and disclosure requirements for proposed transactions and liaison with other functions to ensure cross-functional alignment.
Acting as a key day-to-day contact for external and internal auditors and other accounting advisors, as applicable.
Perform and manage the monthly consolidation process and provide key financial insights and corporate financial dashboard
Perform and manage monthly and quarterly collaboration revenue process, including monthly reviews with project team, and stock-based compensation accounting process.
Act as a key internal advisor to the broader finance function on accounting matters, including decisions on technical accounting matters and implementation of accounting policies and processes.
Acts as the accounting lead for company-wide projects with significant accounting implications
Assist with implementation of, and compliance with, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls and processes
Proactively work on initiatives to implement operational and cross-functional accounting efficiencies through process improvements and control enhancements. Aids automation and streamlining of internal and business reporting processes.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree
An appropriate financial reporting qualification (ACA, CPA gained within major accounting firm)
Post qualified experience in financial reporting or other relevant roles (ideally within a life science environment)
‘Big Four’ experience or experience in a similar financial reporting role for US-listed and/or Plc companies
Proficient and comfortable in accounting technical research and interpretation across US GAAP and IFRS.
Working knowledge of SEC reporting requirements
Desirable
Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment
Experience working with internal and external auditors
Previous experience working in audit at manager level or in accounting advisory roles
Masters degree
other requirements
Minimum travel to the US Navy Yard office
At Adaptimmune we embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other legally protected category. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
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