Director Of Sec Reporting

The Director of SEC Reporting will play a critical leadership role in preparing Halia for life as a public company. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will build and lead the company’s SEC reporting and internal control infrastructure in advance of an anticipated IPO and beyond.

This role will own the design and execution of external financial reporting processes, help establish SOX‑ready internal controls, and partner cross‑functionally to ensure Halia is positioned to meet public company standards. The ideal candidate is both highly technical and hands‑on, with experience guiding organizations through IPO readiness or first‑time public reporting.

• Lead the build‑out of Halia’s SEC reporting function in preparation for an IPO, including drafting registration statement financials and related disclosures.
• Prepare and review external financial reporting materials, including IPO filings (e.g., S‑1) and subsequent periodic SEC reports (10‑Q, 10‑K, 8‑K) post‑IPO.
• Own financial statement preparation, footnotes, and MD&A in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Establish scalable processes and timelines to support accurate, timely, and high‑quality external reporting.
• Partner closely with Legal, Investor Relations, and Executive Leadership to ensure consistent and clear financial messaging across filings, investor materials, and public disclosures.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and SEC rules; assess impact and lead implementation.
• Design and implement a SOX‑ready internal control framework, including risk assessment, control design, documentation, and initial testing.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller to formalize accounting policies and procedures aligned with public company best practices.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, IPO advisors, and other external consultants.
• Support the CFO and senior leadership on technical accounting matters, equity and financing transactions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Assist in building and mentoring the SEC reporting and controls capability as the company scales.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
  CPA required
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• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in SEC reporting and technical accounting.
• Public accounting background strongly preferred; biotech or life sciences experience a plus.
  
  Prior experience supporting IPO readiness and/or operating as a newly public company is highly desirable.
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to build processes from the ground up in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective cross‑functional collaborator with a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset.

Flexible hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered based on candidate experience and business needs, but in‑office work will be preferred for the IPO process.

Halia offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, annual bonus opportunity, meaningful equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits program.

$160,000–$185,000

Director

Full‑time

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