The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, manage payroll and intercompany transactions, and drive process improvements.
About Lyra Health
Lyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
About the Role
Lyra is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for executing critical, fundamental accounting operations as well as strategically growing and improving our business. A strong foundation in accounting and business is necessary for the role as the company will look to you for guidance and support of operations. You will need excellent communication, sound judgment, and a bias toward action.
An ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully operating in dynamic environments and should be comfortable working cross-functionally to resolve issues. This position often requires the ability to meet demanding deadlines. The candidate should also be flexible and adaptable as priorities change and be willing to adapt working hours to accommodate time zone differences.
Responsibilities:
- Report directly to and serve as a trusted partner to Lyra’s Senior Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Director, and Controller
- Lead accounting and operations staff through month-end close, reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting activities
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and present results to executive leadership; perform monthly and quarterly flux analyses for the balance sheet and income statement
- Oversee payroll and bonus accounting, including accruals, reconciliations, and period-end close activities; ensure accurate recording of compensation expenses and related liabilities in compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Partnered with the GTM Operations team to review monthly commission data, ensure proper accounting treatment for commission accruals and capitalization in accordance with company policy and accounting guidance, prepare and record related journal entries, and maintain the deferred commission schedule to support accurate amortization and financial reporting.
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities; ensure accurate eliminations and timely settlement
- Initiate and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, financial control, and efficiency
- Perform accounting research to determine appropriate treatment under relevant guidance and ensure proper accounting and reporting for ad hoc transactions
- Identify opportunities to improve financial and accounting processes, including data assets, tools, software, and workflows
- Help develop and mature company-wide procedures, policies, internal controls, and documentation to ensure consistency and clarity in business operations
- Prepare for, support, and manage annual financial audits
- Contribute to ad hoc financial and accounting projects as needed
Qualifications:
Experience working with GAAP accounting standards, preferably at a publicly traded company or Big 4 firm
10+ years of experience in accounting, audit, advisory, and/or corporate finance
BA/BS in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field
Comfortable working end-to-end across the P&L
Experience with accounting and financial planning software and ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus)
Demonstrated ability to communicate and present to senior leadership and external partners
Ability to analyze complex problems, determine appropriate processes, and derive accounting conclusions; effectively present results to the team
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing and developing teams
Experience building processes, procedures, and workflows that enable sustainable business scaling
CPA preferred but not required
Healthcare and/or startup experience is a plus
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
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