Manager, Accounts Payable

Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) conditions. We deliver scientific breakthroughs by identifying critical gaps in care and develop differentiated products with a focus on novel mechanisms of action that enable meaningful advancements in patient outcomes. Our industry-leading neuroscience portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for major depressive disorder, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, and multiple late-stage development programs addressing a broad range of serious neurological and psychiatric conditions that impact over 150 million people in the United States. Together, we are on a mission to solve some of the brain’s biggest problems so patients and their loved ones can flourish. For more information, please visit us at www.axsome.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About This Role:

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable who will be responsible for managing the company’s financial obligations by processing invoices, managing and processing employee expense reports, issuing payments to vendors and expense report reimbursements, reconciling vendor accounts to ensure timely and accurate payments, and managing the 1099 process.  This position will be a trusted business partner across all functional departments within the company. The Manager Specialist, Accounts Payable will report directly to the Assistant Controller. 

This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.  

Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Own and manage the accounts payable process ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payments, proper coding, reconcile vendor accounts, and manage vendor relationships
• Own and manage expense reports and corporate card process ensuring timely and accurate reimbursements, and compliance with company policies, procedures and IRS requirements for expense reimbursement
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations by maintaining proper documentation and executing the annual 1099 reporting process for eligible vendors and filing the required 1099’s and the transmittal Form with the IRS by the mandated deadline
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close including preparing journal entries, preparing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliation and analysis, review of financial statements 10-Q, 10-K
• Support process reviews for automation, system enhancements, and implementation including ERP, FP&A tools, procure to pay, order to cash systems
• Collaborate with departments, support internal and external auditor quarterly reviews and annual audits by providing necessary documentation related to accounts payable and 1099 filings and responding to audit inquiries
• Participate in the development of control evidence expectations, detailed SOX testing plans and reviewing test guidance/scripts for completeness, and accuracy, and SOX walkthroughs 

Requirements / Qualifications 

• Minimum of an associate's degree in accounting, finance or business
• 10+ years of experience in a full-cycle accounts payable role
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles 

Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

• Proven experience in a full-cycle accounts payable role, with direct involvement in the 1099 process
• Strong knowledge of IRS regulations related to 1099 reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Possess a problem-solving mindset with demonstrated “lean-forward” approach and the ability to think critically
• Strong planning and organization skills, attention to detail, execution, and follow-through 

Salary & Benefits  

The anticipated salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000. We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there may be flexibility on final job title and responsibilities. The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity and location. Axsome offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, significant equity and a generous benefits package. 

Axsome is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Axsome Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party recruitment agencies and will not pay placement fees for unsolicited candidates that are sent to hiring managers, the HR team or other Axsome team members. Only approved vendors who have been explicitly asked to support a specific search will receive access to our Applicant Tracking System to submit candidates for consideration.