ARS Pharmaceuticals is a fast-growing, innovative company dedicated to transforming the treatment of severe allergic reactions with neffy®, the first and only FDA-approved needle-free epinephrine product. If you’re motivated to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive culture.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the preparation of all external financial reporting and related SEC filings, accounting for equity-based transactions, and a broad range of accounting operation activities to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulations, and corporate policies. This position will report to the Financial Reporting & SOX Manager. ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., operates in a hybrid work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and prepare SEC filings (using Active Disclosure), including Form 10-Q’s, Form 10-K’s, Form 8-K’s, and press releases in compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations.
- Support quarterly reviews and annual audits including providing supporting documentation and following up on questions as needed.
- Participate in the monthly financial close process ensuring accounts assigned are properly recorded, prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and report preparation.
- Assist in the oversight of financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems including SOX 404 compliance and the management of external SOX consultants.
- Participate in finance and accounting projects including system and process implementations as assigned.
- Assist with support preparation for 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 3+ years of in‑house accounting experience at a public company and/or public accounting experience is required.
- 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.
- Equity compensation accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with large-scale 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.
- Capability to learn new tasks in appropriate timeframes.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Minimum of 3+ years in-house accounting at a public company and/or public accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Active Disclosure experience
- Biotech/pharma or high-tech industry experience
- Equity compensation accounting experience
- Experience with large-scale enterprise software systems
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
