Senior Manager, Finance

Axsome Therapeutics•New York, NY

8d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance who will be responsible for the preparation of Axsome's external financial reporting, including its periodic SEC filings, the research and documentation of technical accounting matters affecting the Company's financial statements, supporting the design, improvement, and testing of internal controls under SOX 404 for areas under responsibility. The Senior Manager, Finance will play a central role in the quarterly and annual external reporting cycle, working with colleagues in finance and throughout the organization in the preparation of financial statements, including drafting, reviewing, and improving the quality of information provided to readers and stakeholders. The Senior Manager, Finance will be a trusted business partner across finance, legal, investor relations, and Axsome's internal and external audit partners. This role will report directly to the Senior Director, Finance. This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally a mix of public accounting and SEC reporting/technical accounting
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Experience with SOX 404 compliance at a public company, including the design, documentation, and testing of business process controls
Experience with financial reporting tools such as DFIN Active Disclosure or Workiva preferred
Experience in biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred
Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles
Strong technical accounting research skills, with the ability to analyze authoritative guidance and reach and document supportable conclusions
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear technical accounting documentation and articulate conclusions to non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables against fixed external filing deadlines
Possess a problem-solving mindset with demonstrated "lean-forward" approach and the ability to think critically
Proficiency with accounting research tools such as Intelligize, Checkpoint, or FASB codifications
Experience with ERP and financial close systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, execution, and follow-through

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial reporting tools such as DFIN Active Disclosure or Workiva
Experience in biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry

Responsibilities

Prepare Axsome's external financial statements and footnotes, including the statement of cash flows, along with the Management's Discussion and Analysis, supporting schedules for the Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and XBRL review
Research and draft technical accounting memoranda on non-routine transactions, including share-based compensation awards, debt and equity instruments, business combinations, asset acquisitions, in- and out-licensing arrangements, and collaboration arrangements
Monitor new accounting pronouncements and SEC rulemaking, assess applicability to Axsome, and prepare documentation and lead implementation
Support the design, improvement, and testing of internal controls under SOX 404 for areas under responsibility, including control documentation and coordination with the Company’s internal audit service provider and external auditor
Draft new accounting policies and periodically review and update existing policies