Manager, Revenue Accounting

COMPASS Pathways

. Lead development and implementation of scalable revenue accounting processes, policies, and controls for potential U.S.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition, with a strong focus on gross-to-net accounting methodologies and SOX compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration for commercial product launches and financial reporting in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseASC 606 Revenue RecognitionGross-To-Net AccountingSOX ComplianceCPA or Equivalent Qualification

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Hard Skills

Revenue AccountingFinancial ReportingAccounting ReconciliationsAnalytical SkillsAccounting Estimates Development

Soft Skills

Independent WorkEffective CommunicationStakeholder Partnership

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsCommercial Accounting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalGross-To-Net ArrangementsSpecialty PharmacyPublic Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and implementation of scalable revenue accounting processes, policies, and controls for potential U.S. commercialization
Own ASC 606 accounting assessments for commercial arrangements, including contract reviews and significant accounting judgments
Develop and maintain gross-to-net accounting methodologies for rebates, discounts, chargebacks, distribution fees, returns, and other revenue deductions
Partner with Commercial Operations, Market Access, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, FP&A, Tax, and external advisors
Establish accounting processes for product sales through distribution and pharmacy channels
Lead revenue accounting and cross-functional launch-readiness activities for the first potential product launch
Oversee monthly and quarterly revenue accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and account analyses
Prepare revenue accounting policies, technical accounting memos, and audit-ready documentation
Establish Finance review processes for new or modified commercial agreements
Establish and maintain SOX-compliant controls over revenue, gross-to-net estimates, accounts receivable, and related processes
Compare actual gross-to-net activity with estimates, analyze variances, and refine assumptions
Support financial statement disclosures and management reporting
Partner with external auditors and advisors on revenue accounting, audits, reviews, and control testing
Define systems, master data, interfaces, and reporting for the order-to-cash process
Capture and reconcile data from distributors, specialty pharmacies, third-party logistics providers, and commercial partners
Support revenue and gross-to-net forecasting with FP&A
Collaborate with Supply Chain on revenue recognition, inventory, cost of goods sold, and transfer of control
Identify automation, data integrity, and control improvement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have experience working in house at a biotech or pharma company
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Approximately 7 or more years of relevant accounting experience, with flexibility depending on the level of the successful candidate
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 606
Demonstrated experience applying revenue recognition guidance to commercial arrangements and variable consideration
Hands-on experience with U.S. pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical product revenue accounting, including gross-to-net accounting and related reconciliations and controls
Experience supporting quarterly and annual financial reporting and external audits
Hands-on experience owning and operating SOX controls and preparing supporting documentation in a public company environment
Strong analytical skills and ability to develop and document significant accounting estimates
Ability to translate complex commercial arrangements into clear accounting conclusions and operational processes
Ability to work independently, build new processes, partner effectively with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders, and communicate technical accounting matters clearly
CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification strongly preferred
Experience preparing a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company for its first commercial product launch strongly preferred
Knowledge of pharmaceutical gross-to-net arrangements highly preferred
Experience accounting for and reconciling government and commercial rebate activity highly preferred
Experience with specialty pharmacy, specialty distribution and/or third-party logistics models preferred
Experience implementing or enhancing ERP, revenue, gross-to-net or other commercial accounting systems preferred
Public accounting and SEC reporting experience preferred
Employment rights in the country to which you are applying; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity
Flexibility and generous time off
Parental and reproductive support
Health and medical benefits
Mental health and wellbeing benefits
Financial health benefits
Reasonable accommodation during the interview process