(ID: 2026-1582)

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Benefits We Offer:

100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
Employee Referral Bonus
401K Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Summary

Axle is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting Manager to build, lead, and scale a best-in-class finance and accounting function and support portfolio management initiatives. You will oversee financial forecasting and valuation and reporting for Axlerator in support of our portfolio companies.  This role is responsible for designing and maintaining KPI frameworks and dashboards, consolidating and analyzing financial results, supporting valuation processes, and delivering clear, actionable insights to Axle’s leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a finance and accounting structure with a new mission and perspective, and one that is actively investing in and operating multiple businesses. The Finance & Accounting Manager will play a critical role in driving company growth and long-term value creation, operating an investor/operator mindset displayed through managing accounting activities but building a scalable, performance-driven finance organization. This role requires the ability to work out of our Rockville, MD or Tysons. VA office five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Leadership

Own day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with speed, accuracy, and consistency
Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX-aligned controls, and applicable tax and regulatory requirements
Establish, document, and maintain strong internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risk

Process, Controls & Performance Management

Design and implement institutional-grade accounting processes, controls, and documentation to support growth, oversight, and complex financial activity
Build standardized reporting frameworks to support performance monitoring and executive decision-making
Track and report key financial and operational KPIs, including close cycle time, reporting timeliness, billing accuracy, cash flow, and error rates
Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across finance operations
Manage internal and external audits and ensure continuous audit readiness

Portfolio, Valuation & Transactional Support

Oversee fund and investment-related accounting activities, including tracking capital activity, distributions, and investor reporting
Monitor the financial health, cash flow, and operating performance of acquired or invested entities
Support valuation and performance reporting, including fair value analysis and ongoing investment performance tracking
Provide transactional support for acquisitions and exits, including financial due diligence, integration, and separation activities
Partner on restructuring, efficiency initiatives, and value-creation efforts that extend beyond traditional accounting

Team Building & Development

Contribute to a high-performing finance and accounting team
Foster a culture of ownership, precision, and continuous improvement

Systems & Technology

Oversee financial systems and tools (e.g., Business Central, Deltek, QuickBooks, and others)
Lead adoption of new systems, tools, and automation initiatives
Ensure data integrity, security, and scalability as the organization grows

Strategic Partnership

Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights to support decision-making
Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, integrations, cost optimization, and operational scaling
Act as a key liaison between finance and cross-functional teams, including HR, growth, contracts, and other finance functions

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
Private Equity accounting experience (required)
CPA, CMA, or MBA (preferred)
5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
3+ years in a people management or leadership role
Experience building or scaling accounting functions
Strong knowledge of accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance
ERP and financial systems experience
Hands-on, ownership-driven leader comfortable in fast-paced environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

If you are passionate about continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment, constantly assessing the status quo, seeing opportunities for improvement, optimizing, and providing constructive solutions to simplify and accelerate current initiatives and processes, this role may be a good fit for you.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact careers@axleinfo.com

Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$120,000—$140,000 USD

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