Manager, Finance (Fixed-Term Contract)

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Company introduction:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.   </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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. - </span><a style="font-size: 12pt;" href="https://compasspathways.com/">Compass Pathways</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Job overview:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Manager, Finance will support the Accounting and Reporting teams and play an integral role in the day to day running of the business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working closely with the wider Finance team and cross-functional stakeholders, the role you will combine hands-on operational ownership with process improvement, controls, and team leadership development in line with Compass's culture and values.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Location:</span> </strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hybrid (Tuesdays and Thursdays in-person at our Soho London office).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Reports to:</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Director, Financial Controller.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">9-month contract.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Responsibilities<br></strong></span><em style="font-size: 14pt;">(including but are not limited to)</em><span style="font-size: 14pt;">:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Performing monthly close activities including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries primarily for accruals, intercompany charges, and prepayments, and performing analytical reviews</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Own and manage the close calendar, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met and coordinating deliverables across the wider finance team</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Audit preparation for quarterly (10-Q) year-end filings (10-K) under US GAAP, and statutory reporting under UK IFRS</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and review quarterly reporting schedules and supporting documentation for audit and internal stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drive process improvements and automation opportunities across transactional finance, leveraging systems such as NetSuite, Concur, Workday Adaptive, and Workiva where relevant</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with annual UK tax filings and preparing supporting schedules, including R&amp;D Tax calculations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Supporting the finance team in the development, implementation and maintenance of the financial controls and processes, including SOX</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to broader finance initiatives including systems enhancement, process harmonisation, policy development, and ad hoc analysis as required</span></li> </ul> <p><strong style="font-size: 14pt;">Candidate Profile</strong><strong style="font-size: 14pt;">:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong academic track record</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prior experience in a similar biotech is advantageous but not essential</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Self-starter with a proactive mindset, able to take ownership and deliver results in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Attentive to detail, data integrity and accuracy are key attributes for this role</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment or solid understanding of SOX requirements and internal controls frameworks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Able to interact with colleagues across the business</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to NetSuite, Concur, or Workiva is advantageous</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in a fast-paced, regulated, or high-growth environment, with the ability to adapt quickly and prioritize competing demands</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Committed to Compass’s ethos and values</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Benefits &amp; Compensation:</strong></span></h2> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit &nbsp;"<a href="https://compasspathways.com/join-us/">Working at Compass</a>". <strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Equal opportunities:&nbsp;<br></strong></span></h2> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reasonable accommodation<br><br></strong>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.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>UK applicants</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>US applicants</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <h2 style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sponsorship</span>:</span></strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying.</span></p> <h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Data Privacy:</strong></span></h2> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All data is confidential and protected by all legal and data privacy requirements, please see our recruitment <a href="https://compasspathways.com/recruitment-candidates-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Privacy Notice</a> to learn more about how we process personal data.</span></p></div>