Senior Manager, Accounting

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing. Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need. The Position Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager with demonstrated experience in technical accounting & SEC financial reporting to join its Finance & Accounting team at its Pasadena, CA headquarters. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accounting Manager will work with a growing team of 4 individuals, prepare technical accounting memos, lead the preparation of higher risk accounting areas (e.g. revenue), manage internal/external audit, lead external reporting and SOX compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of US GAAP, be very detail oriented, responsive, tech savvy, quick to think on their feet, and comfortable with making decisions independently based on an analysis of risk. 7+ years of growing responsibility in an accounting role, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, is required. This position is fully onsite, 5 days a week based from our Corporate Headquarters in Pasadena, CA. Responsibilities Assist with leading the quarterly close process, continually evaluating process flows and accuracy Assist with leading the accurate execution of general accounting and all other technical accounting activities and ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards (GAAP) and regulatory requirements Oversee the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with SEC regulations, ensuring accurate reporting and disclosure in the Company’s SEC 10Q/10K filings Provide guidance on technical accounting matters, and managing complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, stock compensation, impairment analysis, leases, joint venture accounting and other critical accounting matters Responsible for researching and implementing new developments in GAAP pronouncements that impact the business Manage relationships with functional department heads across the organization, staying abreast of strategic needs that may drive changes to financial policies, tools and risk management Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring timely and accurate completion Assist with developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures aligned with all applicable standards with effective controls to ensure compliance with SOX and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting Drive process change and re-engineering to improve efficiencies in overall accounting and business processes Prepare materials and provide updates for executive management in preparation for audit committee / board of director’s meetings and earnings calls Support the cost accounting senior manager in evaluating inventory costing methodologies as we pivot into commercialization Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development Ad-hoc/special projects as assigned Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance CPA 7+ years of financial accounting experience, including public company and public accounting experience, preferably Big 4 Expertise in internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes and Sarbanes-Oxley Demonstrated ability to lead both initiatives and teams in a fast-paced environment, and to communicate technical accounting requirements and implications to both technical and non-technical audience Strong organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy, detail orientation and the ability to produce in tight timelines Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Possess the highest level of integrity Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment Excellent team player Ability for occasional travel between Arrowhead’s locations Preferred: Pharmaceutical or biotech experience $155,000 — $170,000 USD Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package. All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.

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