Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical-stage company currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – creating 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 are determined to tackle some of medicine’s toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.

The Opportunity

Amylyx is seeking a highly motivated professional with accounting experience who can apply accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely results, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. This position will be a key member of a cross-functional accounting team. The individual will be responsible for managing critical accounting areas, reconciliations, corporate accruals and ad hoc reporting. This position will have significant interaction with Amylyx business leaders.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close:

Assist with the month-end close process to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
Prepare journal entries for cash, investments, prepaid expenses, SG&A accruals, T&E, stock option exercises, and RSU vesting.
Perform foreign currency translation and revaluation, ensuring accuracy of currency translation adjustments (CTA) and validation of exchange rates.
Oversee the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports to internal stakeholders.
Ensure the preparation and review of intercompany journal entries and balances.

Financial Reporting:

Ensure internal financial reports are accurate, up to date, and aligned with business needs.
Ensure compliance with financial reporting controls and maintain accuracy in reports used for internal control purposes.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Prepare and oversee balance sheet and income statement flux analysis, comparing current periods with prior periods and the prior year.
Lead the preparation and coordination of foreign statutory financial statements, including managing audits in collaboration with PwC.

NetSuite and FloQast Management:

Serve as the NetSuite administrator, responsible for maintaining accounts, departments, project codes, and GEO codes, ensuring approval processes are followed.
Develop, enhance, and maintain NetSuite reports to support internal financial and operational needs.
Oversee NetSuite cash reconciliation processes and identify opportunities to leverage additional modules.
Administer FloQast by adding new users, assigning reconciliations, and maintaining the month-end close checklist.
Lead user access reviews for both NetSuite and FloQast to ensure appropriate permissions are maintained.

Tax & Treasury Support:

Act as the primary point of support for the Head of Tax and Treasury, providing analysis and data for tax compliance and statutory reporting.
Assist with the preparation and review of tax-related disclosures and support the tax filing process.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office products

Preferred Qualifications

CPA designation or progress toward obtaining a CPA.
Experience working in a public company environment or with a Big 4 accounting firm.
Knowledge of international statutory reporting requirements and foreign currency transactions.

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, Hawaii Michigan and Tennessee.
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.

Compensation

The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.

Estimated Pay Range

$97,000—$109,000 USD

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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.

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