Accounting Manager

'47; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager, Corporate Accounting will lead day-to-day accounting activities, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, and manage close processes for monthly, quarterly, and year-end cycles. You will develop and coach a team to manage risk and deliver accurate financial results.

Responsibilities include audits coordination, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with internal customers. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential, with CPA preferred and 8–10 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• CPA preferred.
• 8–10 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least three years in public accounting and/or with a large public company.
• Strong technical accounting skills including knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee close processes (monthly, quarterly, year-end) and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP across accounting activities.
• Assist with interim and year-end audits; prepare schedules.
• Develop and coach a team of associates to manage risk and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline processes, and drive best practices.
• Guide direct reports' performance and provide training as needed.
• Maintain organized records and confidential information.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Internal controls

ERP system

Excel

Leadership

Audit coordination

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Manager, Corporate Accounting, will focus on the accounting function and ensure accuracy of financial results and compliance with accounting pronouncements (U.S. GAAP). In this role, you will lead and manage the day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, month-end, quarter, and year-end close processes. This individual will develop and coach a team of associates to be able to identify, manage, elevate, and effectively manage risk within areas of responsibility and demonstrate leadership in the advancement of team and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities and functions, including close process, analysis, and reconciliations, establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Evaluates financial transactions to ensure they comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assists with interim and year-end external audit, including the creation of month end, quarter end and year end schedules.
• Builds and leverages cross-functional teams in support of departmental objectives, ensuring the accounting team and their internal customers’ needs are met.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve and streamline current processes and procedures.
• Drives process improvement initiatives leading to implementation of best practices.
• Works closely with direct reports to guide and manage performance, set goals, provide positive feedback and ongoing training to create an efficient close and reporting process.
• Maintains required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
• Keeps all sensitive matters confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Understands and applies U.S. GAAP, has strong internal control structure understanding and has willingness to challenge current processes or procedures as a trusted business partner.
• International experience or background in supporting multi-national businesses is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and solutions.
• Proven ability to manage and strong mentoring skills, with ability to provide feedback, coach and develop others.
• Strong working knowledge of an ERP system.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and proficient with other MS Office applications.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and provide guidance to internal partners.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• An enthusiastic, positive person who embraces work with a sense of urgency and persistence.
• A professional and compelling communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal style.
• Demonstrates an interest in and ability to continue to grow skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• CPA preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least three years in public accounting and/or with a large public company.
• Strong technical accounting skills including knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Four or more years of experience leading teams to achieve common goals, including supervising direct and/or indirect reports.