About the role
About Lyra Health Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions. About the Role Lyra is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for executing critical, fundamental accounting operations as well as strategically growing and improving our business. A strong foundation in accounting and business is necessary for the role as the company will look to you for guidance and support of operations. You will need excellent communication, sound judgment, and a bias toward action. An ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully operating in dynamic environments and should be comfortable working cross-functionally to resolve issues. This position often requires the ability to meet demanding deadlines. The candidate should also be flexible and adaptable as priorities change and be willing to adapt working hours to accommodate time zone differences. \n Responsibilities: Report directly to and serve as a trusted partner to Lyra’s Senior Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Director, and Controller Lead accounting and operations staff through month-end close, reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting activities Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and present results to executive leadership; perform monthly and quarterly flux analyses for the balance sheet and income statement Oversee payroll and bonus accounting, including accruals, reconciliations, and period-end close activities; ensure accurate recording of compensation expenses and related liabilities in compliance with GAAP and company policies Manage accounting for stock-based compensation (SBC), partnering with the stock administration team to ensure accurate expense recognition, valuation support, and financial statement disclosures Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities; ensure accurate eliminations and timely settlement Initiate and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, financial control, and efficiency Perform accounting research to determine appropriate treatment under relevant guidance and ensure proper accounting and reporting for ad hoc transactions Identify opportunities to improve financial and accounting processes, including data assets, tools, software, and workflows Help develop and mature company-wide procedures, policies, internal controls, and documentation to ensure consistency and clarity in business operations Prepare for, support, and manage annual financial audits Contribute to ad hoc financial and accounting projects as needed Qualifications: Experience working with GAAP accounting standards, preferably at a publicly traded company or Big 4 firm 10+ years of experience in accounting, audit, advisory, and/or corporate finance BA/BS in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field Comfortable working end-to-end across the P&L Experience with accounting and financial planning software and ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus) Demonstrated ability to communicate and present to senior leadership and external partners Ability to analyze complex problems, determine appropriate processes, and derive accounting conclusions; effectively present results to the team Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment Experience managing and developing teams Experience building processes, procedures, and workflows that enable sustainable business scaling CPA preferred but not required Healthcare and/or startup experience is a plus \n $119,000 - $164,000 a year As a full-time Accounting Manager, you will be employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $119,000 to $164,000. The base range is determined by role and level, and placement within the range will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Annual salary is only one part of an employee’s total compensation package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include: -Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances) -Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services -Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units -Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays -Paid parental leave -401K retirement benefits -Monthly tech allowance -We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more! We can’t wait to meet you \n " We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed as per the Lyra Health Workforce Privacy Notice . Through this application, to the extent permitted by law, we will collect personal information from you including, but not limited to, your name, email address, gender identity, employment information, and phone number for the purposes of recruiting and assessing suitability, aptitude, skills, qualifications, and interests for employment with Lyra. We may also collect information about your race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, which is considered sensitive personal information under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and special category data under the UK and EU GDPR. Providing this information is optional and completely voluntary, and if you provide it you consent to Lyra processing it for the purposes as described at the point of collection, for example for diversity and inclusion initiatives. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form . This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA. Outside of the United States, for example in the EU, Switzerland and the UK, you may have the right to request access to, or a copy of, your personal information, including in a portable format; request that we delete your information from our systems; object to or restrict processing of your information; or correct inaccurate or outdated personal information in our systems. These rights may be subject to legal limitations. To exercise your data privacy rights outside of the United States, please contact [email protected] . For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice ."