Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. We currently have 9 products in the market that are making a real impact on patient outcomes.

Job Summary:  The Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting is a member of the Finance organization that directly supports our corporate accounting and external financial reporting functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analyses:

• Responsible for data gathering, analysis and benchmarking, and providing technical expertise in on various accounting technical issues including, leases, impairment, contingencies, revenue recognition, segment reporting, share based compensation, fair value measurements, investments, debt, acquisitions, etc.
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting including the preparation of account reconciliations, performing account analysis, preparation of journal entries.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements (Form 10-K and Form 10-Qs) and related footnote disclosures.
• Assist in various financial and operational activities including budgeting, preparation and/or review of variance analyses, including period over period and budget versus actual.
• Perform contract reviews to identify accounting issues.
• Prepare whitepapers documenting accounting analysis of technical accounting issues.
• Collaborate and partner with business units in data gathering, resolving any potential issues, and identifying financial reporting and operating efficiency opportunities across the Company.
• Perform accounting policy reviews and assist in policy implementation.
• Assists with other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Maintain compliance with SOX requirements as well as US GAAP and Company policies.
• Assist in periodic evaluation of internal control design, control operation, and control documentation for the assigned processes.
• Assist with internal and external auditors during the financial audits, SOX audits, operational audits for the assigned processes and areas (for example, walkthrough, PBC requests, test of controls, financial disclosure support).
• Other ad-hoc research, data analysis, department financial planning as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required / CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience – preferably within public accounting and pharmaceutical, biotech, or other high-tech companies.
• Solid understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), auditing principles, COSO, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Familiarity with the following applications:
  • Microsoft Office Suite applications - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Microsoft 365 or equivalent ERP system
  • Workiva
  • Adaptive
• Able to extract pertinent data from ERP system or other sources to support above duties, comfortable working with large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines.

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality.
• Ability of having an innovative and dynamic approach to work.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and others.
• Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management.
• Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or carrying objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer screen, iPad, or other electronic device; and extensive reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Compensation:

At Supernus, we offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your experiences and contributions. The expected salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. This range is what the Company reasonably expects to offer for the position and is not reflective of the full compensation scale of the role. This range may be modified in the future. An individual’s salary within the range is based on multiple factors, which may include and are not limited to education, relevant experience, knowledge, length of industry experience, and organizational needs.

Base salary is one part of the overall compensation package, which includes the opportunity to participate in employee stock purchase programs and performance-based bonus programs.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.