Accounting Manager

Azenta Inc.; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, manage journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules. You will partner with regional accounting teams to ensure consistency across global operations.

The role emphasizes balance sheet integrity, internal controls under SOX, audit readiness, and collaboration with Finance, FP&A, IT, HR, Tax, and Treasury. Working in a typical office setting with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• BS Accounting/Finance required.
• 6+ years of accounting and reporting experience.
• CPA license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and supporting schedules.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review account analyses and investigate unusual transactions, trends and fluctuations.
• Partner with regional accounting teams to ensure consistent accounting practices across global operations.
• Coordinate close activities and meet critical deadlines.
• Prepare and review audit schedules and serve as liaison with external auditors.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff; promote continuous improvement.
• Support acquisition integration and ERP/process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

BS Accounting/Finance

MSA or MBA a plus

CPA license preferred

Tools

OneStream

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key aspects of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review account analyses and investigate unusual transactions, trends, and fluctuations.
• Partner with regional accounting teams to ensure consistent accounting practices across global operations.
• Coordinate close activities and ensure critical deadlines are met across the organization.

Balance Sheet Integrity & Internal Controls

• Manage the balance sheet reconciliation process and drive continuous improvements in quality and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and support control execution and documentation requirements.
• Oversee accounting for operating expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other key accounting areas.
• Review monthly flux analyses and provide clear explanations of significant account movements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, IT, HR, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, and Legal to strengthen end‑to‑end financial processes.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, system implementations, and process redesign initiatives.

Audit Support & Compliance

• Prepare and review audit schedules and supporting documentation for quarterly and annual audits.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for assigned accounting areas.
• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, organized, and audit‑ready.
• Support preparation of materials required by management, executive leadership, and the Audit Committee.

Team Leadership

• Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability within the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Help build scalable accounting processes that support Azenta’s continued growth.

Special Projects

• Support acquisition integration activities, including accounting process alignment and internal control integration.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and operational accounting requirements.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and strategic projects as assigned.
• Perform ad‑hoc tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• BS Accounting/Finance; MSA or MBA a plus.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and reporting experience in public accounting or with a publicly traded company.
• CPA license preferred.
• Strong operational and technical accounting background with thorough knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and SEC reporting standards.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and timelines.
• Experience with OneStream and Oracle Cloud a plus.
• Working conditions: typical office environment with a schedule of 4 days onsite/1 remote.

Pay and Benefits

Base compensation: $110,000.00 – $137,000.00.

EEO Statement

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If an applicant needs assistance due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for assistance.