Company Description:

We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.

Team Description:

The Finance and Accounting team manages the month-end financial statement close process and prepares periodic financial and management reports timely and accurately for internal and external stakeholders. The team is responsible for addressing any technical accounting needs from identification, research, and implementation to monitoring and revision. The team also accounts for any compliance reporting needs, addresses any internal control issues, and oversees financial risk management processes.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Perform daily bookkeeping to ensure the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of the Company’s accounting records
Perform month-end financial statements close procedures, including but not limited to key focus areas of capital assets, leases, accrued liabilities, accounts payable, payroll expense and liabilities, bank and credit card account reconciliations, and stock-based compensation expenses
Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliation workbooks to support month-end balances reported
Review accounting procedures performed by Accountants, identify and correct errors where necessary, and provide timely feedback and on-the-job coaching to support other team members’ growth
Prepare quarterly GAAP compliant financial statements for the compliance of the 701 disclosure requirements
Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts
Prepare and file tax information forms including form 3921, 1099-B and assist with reviewing form W-2
Assist in researching, developing, maintaining, and documenting corporate accounting policies and procedures in line with U.S. GAAP or other relevant regulatory guidance
Assist in designing, developing, and executing internal control procedures in line with the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
Evaluate and assist with the implementation of new accounting and procurement software
Collaborate with the procurement, accounting, and finance departments on the automation of routine procedures, and process and control design and enhancement
Assist others on the team with equity administration and other ad hoc projects.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years experience with a mix of public accounting and industry experience
Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting, finance, or related field
CPA designation or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Public accounting firm experience is a plus
Industry experience in or audit engagement experience of biotechnology, medical device, or other technology companies is a plus
Experience with NetSuite, Quickbooks, Shareworks, and ZipHQ is an asset
Experience with stock plans is an asset
Intermediate Excel skills

Pay Transparency:

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:

California base salary range:

$90,000—$160,700 USD

For Full-Time Employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level at which you enter the organization, with the ability to gain more over time as you contribute. In addition, Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

What We Offer:

An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Meals provided
Equity + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won’t apply if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don’t check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in those processes. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:

Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
Having interviews in an accessible location
Being accompanied by a service dog
Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview

Compensation Overview

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

Benefits