Senior Manager, Reporting & SOX

Company introduction:

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health. The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with offices in New York City in the US. We focus on developing novel treatments that have the potential to improve the lives of those who are suffering with mental health conditions and who are not helped by current treatments.  

We are pioneering a new paradigm for treating mental health conditions focused on rapid and durable responses through the development of our investigational COMP360 synthetic psilocybin treatment, potentially a first in class treatment. COMP360 has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has received Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) due to the pressing unmet need in this area.

We are currently in phase 3 for TRD, have completed phase 2 studies for both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anorexia nervosa and are planning a further late-stage study in PTSD. We envision a world where mental health means not just the absence of illness but the ability to thrive. - Compass Pathways.

Job overview:

The Senior Manager, Reporting & SOX will support the Director, External Reporting (based East Coast, US) and the rest of the Finance team (hybrid US & UK) and play an integral part in ongoing SEC Reporting (including external audit review) as well as SOX compliance including process design and monitoring. On an annual basis, this role will support the UK Statutory Accounts process.

The majority of this role will involve contributing to SEC reporting efforts and leading process design, refinement and documentation efforts for expanding business processes, in particular as we progress through commercialization. This role will spearhead process improvement initiatives, including the documentation and assessment of related controls to a SOX standard. Currently, the Company reports under SOX 404(a) and expects to be in scope for 404(b) by FY27.  The annual UK statutory accounts are prepared under IFRS.

The role requires flexibility, a strong attention to detail, and a passion for collaborative, cross-functional work, with increasing interaction with the Executive Team as the company moves toward commercialization.

The Company uses NetSuite as its ERP system, Fidelity as its share administration platform, Workday Adaptive for budgeting and partners with ADP as payroll providers. We use Workiva/Wdesk to support SOX documentation efforts. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, well-funded international biotech company. You will be working with highly experienced Leadership and Executive teams. 

Location: Remote on the east coast in United States or hybrid in our New York City office.

Reports to: Director, External Reporting. 

Roles and responsibilities

(include but are not limited to):

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Working closely with the Senior Director, Controller and Director of External Reporting on quarterly and annual reporting processes including interactions with external audit


• Proactive collaboration with other members of the Finance function and the wider company. We encourage cross-functional working and support those who wish to gain experience beyond their immediate job description


• Preparation of technical accounting memos as required


• Working closely with external tax advisors

SOX & Internal Controls

• Lead SOX process design, documentation, and monitoring (currently 404(a); anticipating 404(b))


• Cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate documentation and controls for evolution of processes


• Support of internal audit program and partnering with our external partner (RSM), to ensure the controls which they operate are appropriately evidenced


• Working closely with the Finance team and cross-functionally with IT, Legal, HR and Commercial teams, in particular, to ensure processes are accurately documented and appropriate controls are designed with consideration of both best practices and supporting scalability  

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will likely have a strong academic background, with a proven track-record of working on US listed companies and an entrepreneurial outlook. 

• CPA qualified – Big 4 accounting experience preferred


• High quality academic background 


• Operates as a self-starter and can work independently 


• Attentive to detail, data integrity and accuracy 


• Fast paced, ambitious, independent and with a strong work ethic 


• Able to interact with colleagues across the business 


• Committed to Compass’ ethos and values 


• Biotech and US-listed company experience strongly preferred 

Benefits & Compensation:

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "Working at Compass".  

Equal opportunities: 

Reasonable accommodation

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process to be at your best, please let our recruiting team know. 

UK applicants

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

US applicants

Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category, or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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