The Role: 

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled accounting professional to be part of a growing Finance team. In this high-impact role, you will lead key day-to-day financial operations and compliance functions. You will oversee the month-end close process, and partner with the VP, Controller and peers to drive continuous improvement in financial operations. This is an opportunity to lead the development and implementation of processes and internal controls to support our growing organization. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting process  
• Review monthly reconciliations and journal entries prepared by team members
• Identify, research, and resolve complex accounting issues; implement new accounting standards and consult with auditors and other specialists as needed (including ASC 606 and ASC 842)
• Document and/or review technical accounting assessments and policy memos in accordance with GAAP
• Stay abreast of existing and emerging financial accounting and reporting principles, assessing their applicability to the company, and developing action plans for adoption when needed
• An integral part of the preparation and filing of SEC filings, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, and annual proxy filings
• Coordinate with other functions, including members of senior management, and impacted stakeholders to obtain information necessary to ensure accurate disclosures in the company’s financial statements
• Continuously reassess and maintain appropriate internal controls over financial reporting, including assessing risks and developing new controls as necessary
• Support the annual audit and serve as liaison to auditors, consultants, and other service providers
• Manage the Company’s equity accounting process
• Assist with review of controls environment and risk assessment; establish and maintain internal controls
• Partner with FP&A on monthly budget to actual analysis
• Assist Legal with corporate compliance & risk activities and legal entity management
• Lead process improvement and automation projects to support scalable growth
• Coach and develop accounting team, with an emphasis on cross-training and providing growth and learning opportunities
• Ad hoc projects as required by the Corporate Controller and/or CFO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field, with a CPA license
• Six to eight years of experience in public accounting, biotechnology, and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Certified public accountant
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements
• A team player willing to step in and help with other areas of accounting
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and problem-solving skills 

About Akili

At Akili Interactive, our mission is to ignite new hope for those living with cognitive impairment. We’re bringing together world-class neuroscience with the latest technology and video game entertainment to create a new class of digital medicines, delivered through captivating video game experiences. We are out to prove that effective medicine for serious illnesses can also be fun and engaging.

Our flagship product, EndeavorRx, is the first ever FDA-cleared prescription treatment delivered through a video game to treat children living with ADHD. This is only the beginning, as we continue to boldly challenge the status quo of today’s medicine.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are incredibly important to all of us. We are committed to hearing all voices. Akili Interactive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.