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Director, External Reporting & Technical Accounting
Sutro Biopharma, Inc.South San Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 May 2025
💰 $230,000/yr($215,000/yr – $230,000/yr)
About the role
Sutro Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a Director, External Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead the Company’s external financial reporting, manage complex technical accounting matters, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. This high-impact role is responsible for the preparation and filing of all public company financial disclosures, overseeing technical memo development, managing equity-related transactions and accounting, and driving collaboration across Legal, HR, FP&A, and external auditors. The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, strong technical expertise, and leadership experience in a dynamic, public company environment. Key Responsibilities: SEC Reporting & Compliance
- Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all SEC reports including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, S-8, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings.
- Manage the coordination of financial statement and disclosure inputs from multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the preparation of registration statements, prospectus supplements, and related documents for equity offerings and capital market transactions.
- Lead proxy preparation and disclosures, including executive compensation and pay-versus-performance tables, collaborating with senior management, legal counsel, HR, and external valuation experts.
- Lead the development and review of technical accounting memos addressing complex matters such as revenue recognition, share-based compensation, collaboration agreements, investment and equity transactions, and significant estimates.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and emerging disclosure requirements, including implementation of new standards (e.g., segment reporting).
- Provide accounting leadership and documentation for complex corporate transactions and agreements, ensuring alignment with evolving guidance.
- Oversee the accounting for equity-based compensation plans, including ESPP, modifications to executive/employee awards, and expense recognition.
- Coordinate share transactions with third-party service providers.
- Manage equity and investment disclosures, including valuation and accounting for equity holdings.
- Own and execute SOX controls related to SEC reporting, technical accounting, equity, and investments.
- Implement new internal controls as needed and ensure documentation and operational effectiveness.
- Liaise with external auditors for timely review of quarterly/annual filings, comfort letters, and technical positions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- CPA certification (required)
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3 years in a senior external reporting and technical accounting role at a public company
- Strong background in SEC reporting, technical accounting, and stock-based compensation accounting
- Prior experience managing registration statements and capital market transactions preferred
- Public accounting (Big 4) experience a strong plus
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX 404 compliance, and equity accounting
- Strong technical writing skills for memos and audit documentation
- Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage multiple, high-priority projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex accounting concepts to non-finance audiences
- High integrity and strong ethical judgment
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to lead initiatives independently and cross-functionally
- Adaptable to evolving business and regulatory environments
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