Manager, Accounting

The role

The Accounting Manager will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and close processes. This person will partner with stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements.

What you will do

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting functions
• Review existing processes and functions for automation, enhancements, and improvements
• Manage the monthly and quarterly close process and consolidation of financial data
• Assist with processes for budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support the financial reporting process for all SEC filings
• Research, document, and provide support for accounting positions and technical accounting memos under US GAAP
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors
• Assist and coordinate tax compliance tasks with external tax accountants
• Participate in the preparation and documentation of SOX narratives and testing
• Manage equity plan administration

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• Certified Public Accountant
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in the biotech industry or Big 4 accounting firms
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and GAAP / SEC reporting requirements
• Proficient in MS Office and accounting systems such as MS Dynamics

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Significant equity
• Generous benefits package

About the company

Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) conditions. Their neuroscience portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for several conditions.