Manager, Transactional Finance

Job overview:

The Manager, Transactional Finance will lead the day-to-day management, optimization, and control of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities across Compass Pathways' UK and US operations.

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant transaction processing, while supporting strong working capital discipline and scalable finance operations in a growing international biotech company.

Working closely with the wider Finance team and cross-functional stakeholders, you will combine hands-on operational ownership with process improvement, controls, and team development in line with Compass' culture and values.

Location: Remote (East Coast, USA) or hybrid (NYC/NJ office or London).

Reports to: Director, Financial Controller.

Responsibilities
(including but not limited to): 

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes across the business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with agreed timelines
• Oversee supplier onboarding, CLM to ERP reconciliations, 3PL management, invoice processing, payment runs, and employee expense reimbursement workflows
• Ensure compliance with US and UK laws and regulations surrounding vendors and customers, with specific reference to DCSCA and Sunshine Act Reporting
• Manage customer invoicing, cash application, collections, and the resolution of overdue balances across UK and US operations
• Own AP and AR close activities, including aging reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, and investigation of outstanding items
• Partner with budget owners and stakeholders to resolve supplier queries, payment issues, customer account matters, and process gaps in a timely manner
• Maintain and continuously improve Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash controls, including Delegation of Authority governance
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities across transactional finance, leveraging systems such as NetSuite, Concur, Workday Adaptive, and Workiva where relevant
• Build, coach, and develop AP and AR capability as the organization grows, supporting scalable processes in a fast-moving, regulated environment
• Contribute to broader finance initiatives including systems enhancement, process harmonization, policy development, and ad hoc analysis as required

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within a multi-entity or international Biotech
• Strong understanding of transactional finance processes, controls and reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end close and balance sheet accounts
• Confident managing invoice queries, payment issues and customer account matters
• Experience with supplier onboarding, collections and cash application
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and support automation initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience managing or mentoring team members is a plus
• Exposure to NetSuite, Concur, or Workiva is advantageous
• Experience in a fast-paced, regulated, or high growth environment is preferred
• Committed to Compass’s ethos and values