Manager, Technical Accounting and Stock Compensation

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!  

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

 Why you’ll love working at Axogen: 

• Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives 
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives 
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire 
• Educational assistance available for all employees 
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Referral incentive program 

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Manager, Technical Accounting and Stock Compensation

The Manager of Technical Accounting and Stock Compensation will be responsible for managing complex technical accounting matters, with a strong focus on stock-based compensation, leases, IBNR, SEC reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accounting standards, experience in a public company environment, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting.  This role directly manages a stock plan administrator.

Requirements of the Manager, Technical Accounting and Stock Compensation

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), and ASC 842 (lease accounting).
• Experience with equity administration platforms (e.g., eTrade) and financial systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and time management skills.
• Biotech or life sciences industry experience preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to bring a problem-solving mindset to any situation.

Responsibilities of the Manager, Technical Accounting and Stock Compensation

The specific duties of the Manager, Technical Accounting and Stock Compensation include but are not limited to:

• Research, interpret, and implement new and existing U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
• Draft technical accounting memos and white papers to support accounting conclusions.
• Partner with external auditors to support quarterly and annual audits.
• Manage the accounting and reporting for all equity-based compensation plans, including RSUs, stock options, ESPP, and performance-based awards.
• Coordinate valuations with external experts as needed.
• Prepare and review lease-related journal entries, reconciliations, and footnote disclosures and ensure compliance with ASC 718.
• Prepare and review equity-related journal entries, reconciliations, and support preparation of footnote disclosures for Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and Form 3, Form 4, and proxy statements.
• Maintain stock plan usage/availability reports and beneficial ownership table.
• Responsible for other technical accounting areas such as leases, claims IBNR and allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Ensure compliance with SOX internal controls related to technical accounting and equity compensation.
• Develop support for budgets and forecasts. Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and equity plans.
• Facilitates process improvements and improves areas of efficiency across the team.
• Identifies opportunities to improve utilization of financial accounting systems and automation opportunities.
• Builds and maintains relationships cross-functionally and with external experts to foster collaboration both inside and outside of Finance a