Accounting Manager

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a large, publicly traded organization in the Greater Boston area seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a team, own key areas of the monthly close, and partner cross-functionally within a global enterprise.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of accounting experience, leadership ability, and CPA and/or MBA preferred. Travel about 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a complex monthly close environment.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly accounting close, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Oversee accounting activity to ensure transactions are captured in subledger and general ledger.
• Review journal entries, adjustments, accruals, reconciliations, and analyses for GAAP compliance.
• Develop and maintain analyses for control and visibility over GL activity.
• Partner with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues arising from business transactions.
• Provide reporting and financial information to internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliations, reporting, and processes.
• Implement and maintain accounting policies and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Woburn, Massachusetts Perm 110000 Sep 2, 2026 $110000.00 - $120000.00

Accounting Manager

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a large, publicly traded organization in the Greater Boston area that is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting team. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to lead a team, own key areas of the monthly close, and partner cross-functionally within a complex, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly accounting close, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met
• Oversee accounting activity to ensure transactions are accurately captured within the subledger and general ledger
• Review journal entries, adjustments, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting analyses for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Develop and maintain analyses that provide effective control over and visibility into general ledger activity
• Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to identify and resolve accounting issues arising from business transactions
• Provide reporting and financial information to internal stakeholders to support business and operational processes
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliations, reporting, analyses, and accounting processes through effective use of systems and technology
• Implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls over financial reporting
• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals, including Accountants, Senior Accountants, and Accounting Supervisors
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on meeting business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a complex monthly close environment
• Previous leadership or people management experience strongly preferred
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across different functions and levels of an organization
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-development skills
• Ability to travel approximately 15% as needed

Location: Greater Boston, MA
Compensation: $115,000–$125,000 + bonus, equity