Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Amylyx was started in 2013 by two Brown University students who had an ambitious goal: to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases by addressing the root cause.

Today, Amylyx is a pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that is dedicated to the discovery and development of potential treatments for diseases including Wolfram syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). At Amylyx, we’re bringing together talented people like you who are guided by our values to be Audacious, Curious, Authentic, Engaging and Accountable. Our mission would not be possible without each individual perspective within our team. It's a culture that uses unconventional thinking for unsolved problems.

Rediscover your purpose and reimagine your career at a company whose founders, mission, and culture are unlike any other in life sciences—in all the best ways.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting, this position provides in-depth technical accounting support to the organization and is pivotal in the preparation, review, and filing of public documents and correspondence with the SEC. This role is instrumental in leading the Company’s compliance efforts related to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and acts as a key technical accounting resource for the finance department. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with experience either auditing or working for a publicly traded company in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings, including but not limited to 10-Ks, 10-Qs, Proxy Statements, and 8-Ks
• Conduct technical accounting research and assessments in areas such as revenue recognition, business development activities, and other significant non-routine transactions
• Support internal SOX and external audit requirements, coordinating where possible to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate accounting treatment of contracts, and prepare comprehensive memos and analyses to support conclusions and facilitate implementation of solutions
• Monitor, interpret and assist in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Manage stock compensation and equity accounting, including the development of assumptions and review of expense calculations
• Assist in the preparation and review of non-recurring and complex journal entries, ensuring the accurate reflection of unique transactions and events
• Act as secondary support to the Director, Corporate Accounting for various accounting and financial functions as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 5+ years of combined public accounting and public biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry accounting experience
• CPA
• A strong grasp of US GAAP, SOX, and SEC reporting requirements
• Strong technical accounting skills, including the ability to independently research and interpret accounting literature

WORK LOCATION AND CONDITIONS

• This is a remote friendly role, but you must reside and work within the United States, and in a state where Amylyx currently does business, to be considered. Any change in your remote location must be approved by Amylyx
• You will be required to follow Amylyx‚Äôs Remote Work Policy which includes: ¬†
  • traveling to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attending other company-related events as necessary and requested, which may include travel by air, driving, or public transportation.
  • working in a setting that meets all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to communicate via video conference, etc.) at your remote location
  • Information security protocols and steps to maintain confidentiality of Amylyx information, technology, and materials.

 

 

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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Amylyx’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.