Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS® (linaclotide), the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure, as well as several earlier stage assets. Building upon our history of GI innovation, we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs.

Position description:

Reporting into the Corporate Controller, the Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting will be an integral member of Ironwood’s corporate accounting team.  The successful candidate will guide the Company’s technical accounting considerations, drive the preparation of the Form 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings, be a thought partner to peers in the FP&A and Corporate Development team, and oversee SOX compliance and governance.  The successful candidate will collaborate with the entire CFO organization as well as with business leaders cross-functionally to assess functional needs, analyze financial performance, and support the accounting implications of strategic decisions.  

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Company’s public financial statements and other SEC filings are of the highest standards of quality, GAAP compliant and useful to management and the investing public
• Oversee the quarterly and annual process for filing Form 10-Q and 10-K (Edgar and XBRL), including drafting and reviewing documents, coordinating review by management, legal counsel and independent accountants while adhering to strict timelines
• Work closely with investor relations to support the earnings call preparation, including the press release, script, slides and support thereof;
• Assist with the implementation of technical accounting pronouncements and assessment of complex accounting matters such as revenue recognition, collaboration accounting, stock-based compensation, tax-related considerations, in/out-licensing and M&A transactions;
• Manage one direct report, overseeing and coordinate SOX compliance efforts, including annual updates to flowcharts, narratives and control matrixes as well as review test plan and results; 
• Identify and recommend strategic and process improvements based on learnings from SOX compliance and assist company in prioritizing automated controls and processes over manual compliance;
• Support external auditors in their annual audit and quarterly review procedures;
• Assist legal with preparation of proxy statements and other periodic SEC filings; and
• Assist in process improvements for accounting systems and other ad-hoc projects

Basic qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience showing progressive advancement, including at least 7-years in public accounting
• CPA certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Individual must have strong organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic, collaborative environment
• Experience with SAP, Merrill Bridge, and AuditBoard preferred
• Experience in commercial pharmaceutical/life sciences industry preferred

Ironwood currently anticipates that the initial base salary for this position could range from between $202,000 to $236,040.  The actual base salary will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience.  Ironwood offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to eligible employees, including Restricted Stock Unit awards; eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program; company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; wellness stipends; and a generous vacation/holiday schedule. 

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