Senior Accountant

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis is seeking a capable accountant to join our finance team in New York. The role focuses on establishing internal controls, leading monthly close, and ensuring compliant reporting for investors and lenders.

The ideal candidate has CPA certification and 4–8 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and experience managing payroll, budgets, and audits.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• 4-8 years of progressive accounting experience in public or private sectors.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and reporting standards.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CFO & staff to develop internal control policies and procedures.
• Lead the transition of all accounting functions from external partners to in house.
• Establish financial controls within the accounting department and lead monthly close activities.
• Support monthly and quarterly investor and lender compliance reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual and monthly operating budgets.
• Utilize & provide feedback on our in-house expense management platform.
• Produce financial trend analyses and strategic financial reports.
• Monitor fiscal deadlines and ensuring timely completion of financial reporting requirements.
• Manage payroll and expense reimbursements.
• Support tax reporting and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate the annual audit process.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial controls

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Leadership

Job description

• Collaborate with CFO & staff to develop internal control policies and procedures
• Lead the transition of all accounting functions from external partners to in house
• Establish financial controls within the accounting department and lead monthly close activities
• Support monthly and quarterly investor and lender compliance reporting
• Assist in the preparation of annual and monthly operating budgets
• Utilize & provide feedback on our in-house expense management platform
• Produce financial trend analyses and strategic financial reports
• Monitor fiscal deadlines and ensuring timely completion of financial reporting requirements
• Manage payroll and expense reimbursements.
• Support tax reporting and compliance initiatives
• Coordinate the annual audit process
• CPA certification (required)
• 4-8 years of progressive experience in public or private accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and reporting standards
• Compensation comprised of base, bonus & equity