Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Directly report to and act as a reliable partner for Lyra’s Senior Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Director, and Controller.

• Guide the accounting and operations teams through the month-end close process, reporting, reconciliations, and various accounting tasks.

• Ensure prompt and precise financial reporting, presenting results to executive leadership; conduct monthly and quarterly analyses of fluctuations for the balance sheet and income statement.

• Supervise payroll and bonus accounting, including accruals, reconciliations, and period-end closing activities; guarantee accurate recording of compensation expenses and related liabilities in compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.

• Oversee accounting for stock-based compensation (SBC), collaborating with the stock administration team to ensure correct expense recognition, valuation support, and financial statement disclosures.

• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations among entities; ensure precise eliminations and timely settlements.

• Initiate and lead process improvements to enhance accuracy, financial control, and operational efficiency.

• Conduct accounting research to ascertain appropriate treatment under relevant guidance and ensure proper accounting and reporting for ad hoc transactions.

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial and accounting processes, encompassing data assets, tools, software, and workflows.

• Assist in developing and refining company-wide procedures, policies, internal controls, and documentation to guarantee consistency and clarity in business operations.

• Prepare for, support, and oversee annual financial audits.

• Contribute to various financial and accounting projects as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience with GAAP accounting standards, ideally at a publicly traded company or within a Big 4 firm.

• Over 10 years of experience in accounting, audit, advisory, and/or corporate finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.

• Comfortable managing the complete P&L process.

• Familiarity with accounting and financial planning software and ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a plus).

• Proven capability to communicate and present effectively to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

• Skill in analyzing complex issues, determining suitable processes, and deriving accounting conclusions; ability to effectively present results to the team.

• Capability to multitask, prioritize, and oversee projects and tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Experience in managing and developing teams.

• Proven track record of building processes, procedures, and workflows that facilitate sustainable business growth.

• CPA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience in healthcare and/or startups is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability insurances.

• Lyra for Lyrians; access to coaching and therapy services.

• Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units.

• Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401K retirement benefits.

• Monthly technology allowance.

• We enjoy spreading joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebrations, and more!