Finance and Accounting Manager

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.

• 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)

Axlerator 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. This role owns Axlerator’s core accounting operations and financial reporting, while also overseeing financial forecasting, valuation, and performance analysis across our portfolio companies. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining scalable accounting processes, consolidating and analyzing financial results, designing KPI frameworks and dashboards, supporting valuation efforts, and delivering clear, actionable insights to Axle’s leadership team.

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

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

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

Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team

Set clear goals, KPIs, and accountability across the team

Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and coaching

Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Oversee financial systems and tools (e.g., Business Central, Deltek, Quick Books, and others)

Lead adoption of new systems, tools, and automation initiatives

Ensure data integrity, security, and scalability as the organization grows

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

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…