At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.
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We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.
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But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.
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Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.
Position Summary
The Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting is responsible for supporting the Company’s external financial reporting process, including the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and related reporting documentation. This role helps ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Company’s public reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Company policies and procedures.
The Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting will support key reporting activities including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, earnings release materials, financial statement tie-outs, disclosure checklists, XBRL review, and audit support. This role will also conduct technical accounting research, implementation of new accounting standards, and ongoing process improvements within a growing public company environment.
This role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, and external auditors to support timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting.
Job Responsibilities
SEC Reporting & External Disclosures
- Prepare and own assigned sections of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other required filings, as applicable
- Prepare and maintain financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and disclosure tie-outs
- Serve as primary coordinator for XBRL tagging and review processes, including coordination with third-party service providers
- Maintain detailed filing calendars, reporting checklists, and documentation to support timely completion of SEC reporting deliverables
Financial Close & Reporting Support
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes as they relate to external financial reporting
- Prepare and review reporting schedules, variance analyses, and account reconciliations supporting SEC filings and management reporting
- Perform detailed tie-outs of financial statements, footnotes, and other external reporting materials to supporting documentation
- Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information across SEC filings, earnings materials, and internal reporting packages
Technical Accounting & Compliance
- Conduct technical accounting research and preparation of accounting memos for complex transactions and new accounting pronouncements
- Evaluate disclosure impacts of new accounting standards and assist with implementation efforts
- Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to evaluate the reporting implications of new transactions, contracts, or business activities
Internal Controls & Audit Support
- Serve as primary preparer for quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating supporting documentation
- Coordinate critical filing milestones and reporting deliverables across stakeholders for SEC reporting controls, disclosure controls, and related reporting processes
- Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support testing, walkthroughs, and remediation activities, as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field
- CPA required
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, including 2+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Experience supporting quarterly and annual financial reporting processes
- Strong understanding of financial statements, footnote disclosures, account reconciliations, and financial statement tie-outs
- Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, completeness, and documentation
- Public accounting experience and/or public company reporting experience
- Experience preparing or supporting Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other SEC filings
- Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems such as Oracle, Workiva, or similar platforms
- Experience in life sciences, healthcare, diagnostics, or other regulated industries
- Strong technical accounting research and memo-writing skills
Physical Demands
- Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion
Training
- All job specific, safety, and compliance trainings are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.
Other
- At times, may be required to work weekends/holidays.
Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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