Accounting Manager

Mantra Health is an award-winning digital mental health provider on a mission to make evidence-based care more accessible to students. We partner with colleges and universities to offer comprehensive virtual mental health services, including therapy, psychiatry, 24/7 crisis care, emotional wellness coaching, and self-care content.

Our technology solutions seamlessly integrate with campus health systems to enhance student well-being and improve graduation rates. Recognized as a leader in digital mental health, Mantra Health was named a Rising Star by the UCSF Digital Health Awards and won Juniper Research’s Gold Star for Best Digital Therapeutic Solution. Today, our programs support over one million students across 150 campuses, including Penn State, MIT, and Miami Dade College. 

We’ve raised over $34m from leading investors. We’re looking for ambitious, talented, action-oriented individuals to join us in shaping the future of student mental healthcare.

Opportunity for Impact

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead our accounting function as we bring the operations in-house.  This role is highly hands-on as you establish best practices for financial reporting.  You will be responsible for owning the monthly close process, accounting and financial operations, and accounting systems design and implementation.  Additionally, you’ll gain significant exposure to different key areas of the financial back-office such as treasury management, FP&A reporting, and tax strategy & compliance.

This position also offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in designing the foundation for the accounting department as the business enters its next phase of growth and continues to scale.

What You’ll Do

• Month-End Financial Close: Refine and own our monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes from start to finish, proactively identifying issues and opportunities to improve our close speed and accuracy.
• Financial Operations: Own the day-to-day financial operations and streamline the process for customer invoicing, vendor payables, credit charges & employee expenses.
• Accounting Activities.  Lead daily accounting activities including payroll entries, general ledger and bank transactions by ensuring proper recording of transactions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Systems Improvements: Lead accounting automation projects, focusing on scalable finance and reporting system design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Financial Reporting: Collaborate on the preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting package, which includes variance analysis, gross margin and contribution margin analysis, etc.
• Treasury Operations: Provide critical support with cash flow management, including forecasting, monitoring liquidity, and optimizing working capital to support business needs across all entities.
• Tax Reporting and Compliance.  Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

Who You Are 

• Accounting Expertise: 4-6+ years of professional experience ideally with a mix of public accounting and startup industry.  Experience in healthcare and/or professional services organizations is a plus.
• Willing to Roll-Up Sleeves and Live At All Levels: You are comfortable with operating across all levels of the accounting function from AR bill collections to financial statement consolidation & reporting.
• Builder: You are not afraid of ambiguity and are willing to take the time to understand & build new processes from scratch.  You understand that mastering the craft is by doing.
• Low ego: You have a low ego and prioritize the success of the business.  You understand that your growth coincides with business growth and success.
• Detail Obsessed with Solid Judgment: You obsess over a high quality work product, while understanding when good enough is warranted.
• Curious: While you spend the vast majority of your time executing in the accounting function, you understand that broader business context & understanding is critical to your growth and success.

Why Choose Mantra 

• Unique opportunity to bring the accounting function in-house and build a foundation for scale.
• A chance to collaborate with a passionate, dedicated, and innovative team focused on transforming mental healthcare.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including PTO, equity, and a flexible work environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $115,000-$125,000 salary + 10-15% Performance bonus

Pay range may vary by location and is commensurate with experience and market rates.

At Mantra, our distributed team is our secret sauce that allows us to support our mission everyday. We're collaborative, empathetic, and curious. We take time to celebrate our wins and learn from our mistakes. Each full-time employee at Mantra enjoys:

• Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401(k)
• Flexible work location
• Generous PTO, sick days, jury duty days, and bereavement. Three week sabbatical and $3,000 stipend after five years of continuous full-time employment
• Inclusive parental leave, equal for all parents
• $1,000 new-parent mental wellness benefit
• Commuter card, if you commute
• Access to One Medical
• Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA

Mantra health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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