2025 Summer Intern: Finance Department

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic group of individuals committed to addressing unmet needs for patients with CNS disorders. Axsome is based in New York City.

About This Role 

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an intern to support the Finance team. The Finance team encompasses corporate accounting, expense management, and forecasting and budgeting. This individual will be responsible for assisting members of the Finance team with a variety of day-to-day tasks, and ongoing projects.  

The Finance Intern will report directly to the Assistant Controller and will work cross-functionally.  

This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.  

Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Support the creation of budget vs. actual financials schedules in excel using Axsome’s approved budget and actual financial results 

• Support key balance sheet and expense account analysis; provide explanations for variances vs. last quarter/last year 

• Support the creation of quarterly financial trends and results in PowerPoint for management reporting 

• Benchmark peer pharmaceutical companies’ financial data and financial disclosures 

• Support certain monthly/quarterly close processes, including accrual analysis, valuation schedules, general ledger account reconciliations  

• Ad Hoc requests supporting the Finance function including product research and disclosure benchmarking

Requirements / Qualifications 

• Actively enrolled with a minimum 3.0 GPA in an undergraduate or graduate program majoring in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business 

• A proactive, creative and entrepreneurial approach to work 

• Interest and/or experience in CNS diseases 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills  

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail   

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment 

• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles 

Experience and Knowledge 

• Basic knowledge of, or previous experience with Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Concur Expense Report 

• Interest in Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry a plus 

• Accomplished background demonstrating teamwork, creativity, leadership, good judgement, and delivering results 

Additional Details

The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $18-$22/hour. The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.

This is a full time and temporary role beginning in June and concluding in August. Final dates will be confirmed this spring. Successful candidates will be compensated at an hourly rate for the duration of the internship. Interns will work a maximum of 40 hours a week. 

Axsome is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.