Cogent Biosciences · 3 hours ago
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expCogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. The role involves leading SEC reporting and technical accounting functions, overseeing the preparation of SEC filings, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley, and managing internal controls documentation.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Oversee preparation of SEC reporting documents (10-Q, 10-K, Proxy, 8K) with Senior Accountant
Prepare and/or review footnote support schedules, tie-out binders for SEC filings and disclosure checklists
Review XBRL tagging
Collaborate with other members of accounting to obtain data for SEC financial preparation
Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly and quarterly close process based on assigned accounting areas
Assist with research and preparation of technical accounting position papers
Review of newly issued accounting and documentation of potential impact
Work closely with the accounting team, internal and external auditors to support the quarterly review and annual audit process
Collaborate with VP, Controller and Legal on Form 4s and other ad-hoc filings
Oversee the monthly internal controls documentation process and document assessment of operating effectiveness and evaluation of any deficiencies identified
Oversee the accounting for stock compensation expense
Work with accounting team on quarterly and annual tax provision and other tax projects
Assist on special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Business
6+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience
Experience with filing management system required
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Sarbanes-Oxley experience required
Ability to be on-site in Waltham, MA required; will require some travel to Boulder, CO location
Preferred
CPA preferred
1-3 years finance and accounting experience in publicly held companies preferred
Active Disclosure preferred
Proficiency in accounting software, NetSuite strongly preferred and Agiloft and/or Jaggaer e-procurement experience a plus
Pharma/biotech experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus
Stock options
Insurance coverage (health, dental, life, and disability)
Competitive time-off
A 401(k) plan
Commuter/parking benefits
Company
Cogent Biosciences
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops therapies for solid cancer tumors.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
Commodore CapitalFairmount Funds ManagementSquare 1 Bank
2025-11-10Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2025-11-10Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Equity· $230M
Leadership Team
Cole Pinnow
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-31
2025-12-30
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