Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Amylyx is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an audacious mission to develop novel therapies for high unmet needs. We are currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – create a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and determination, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply. 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. 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’s 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

• At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii and Kansas.
• You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested
• You must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location

To stay connected with us follow Amylyx Pharmaceuticals on LinkedIn. To return to our website please click here. 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job