Senior Manager, Accounting

This range is provided by Octave. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $165,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr About the Company Octave Bioscience is at the forefront of precision care, delivering data-driven insights for neurodegenerative diseases, starting with multiple sclerosis (MS). We’re on a mission to transform clinical decision-making through predictive analytics and biomarker intelligence. We’re expanding our finance team to include a Senior Manager, Accounting. About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Manager, Accounting with a strong growth mindset to lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This high-impact role focuses on strengthening the month-end close, improving processes, and partnering across teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This position thrives in a fast-paced environment, solving complex problems and building meaningful partnerships across Finance and shared services. Responsibilities Monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses Own payroll and equity reporting partnering alongside HR Monthly revenue reporting on partnership projects and direct billing for MSDA services Influence and drive process improvements and efficiencies for growth Oversee third party accounting team Prepare accounting memos on complex transactions such as new leases, debt refinancing, grant income and new partnership agreements Maintain debt compliance reporting, lead the external audit process, assist in system implementations Manage compliance activities such as state taxes, business licenses and various business surveys Qualifications 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA required) Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, evolving environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally Preferred Skills Experience in a high-growth or tech-forward environment Interest in or experience applying AI tools to accounting workflows Familiarity with accounting systems like Netsuite, Floqast, and spend management systems (e.g. Certify and Rippling Spend Management) Salary Range Base salary: $165K - $185K + Bonus + Equity + Benefits. The starting base salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. Join a fast-growing team committed to redefining how clinicians use data to make more informed treatment decisions in MS care. As a finance leader, you will have the opportunity to shape Octave’s financial and control ecosystem, driving operating decisions and long-term strategy. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17