About Lyra Health
Lyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Global Controller who will serve as a key executive leader, overseeing the integrity of the company's financial statements, maintaining a world-class internal control environment, and providing strategic financial leadership across the entire global organization. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for all global accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions.
Global Financial Reporting: Direct and manage the preparation of timely, accurate, and transparent consolidated global financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS and other regulatory requirements.
Technical Accounting Authority: Serve as the final authority on the interpretation, adoption, and consistent application of complex technical accounting policies across all international entities.
Close Process: Lead the efficient and rigorous execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
SEC/External Reporting: Oversee the preparation and filing of all external financial reports, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), if applicable.
Internal Control Environment: Design, implement, and maintain a robust global framework of internal controls to protect company assets and ensure data integrity, with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for external auditors, internal audit, and regulatory bodies, managing all global audit activities.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks related to accounting, treasury, and foreign exchange.
Strategic Partner: Collaborate with the CFO, CEO, and other executive leaders to provide financial insights that guide strategic business decisions and drive global growth.
Talent Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of Controllership, Accounting, Tax and Treasury professionals.
Process Transformation: Champion finance transformation initiatives, including the selection, implementation, and optimization of global ERP and accounting systems.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or Master's in Accounting is highly preferred.
- Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent required.
- Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role (VP/SVP/CAO) overseeing global accounting operations for a multinational publicly traded company.
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP/IFRS, SEC reporting, and designing/managing SOX-compliant control environments.
- Leadership: Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and proven ability to lead and develop large, geographically dispersed teams.
As a full-time Global Controller, you will be employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $234,000 to $350,000. The base range is determined by role and level, and placement within the range will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Annual salary is only one part of an employee’s total compensation package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
- Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
- Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
- Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 401K with up to 3% matching
- Monthly tech allowance
- We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more!
We can’t wait to meet you.
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
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