Accounting Manager: Lead FinOps, Close & Controls

Focus Technology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Technology in Boston seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen controls, and partner with senior leadership to improve financial performance in a fast-paced technology services environment.

You will own month-end close, general ledger integrity, payroll coordination, and cash management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Ability to interpret financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
• CPA/CMA or active path toward certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite.
• Experience in IT services or technology sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations: GL/AP/AR/billing/reconciliations and reporting.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes with accurate journaling.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, cash flow and budgets.
• Support project and service-line profitability reporting.
• Improve policies, workflows and internal controls for efficiency.
• Collaborate with VP, CFO and leaders on budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and ERP usage.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; mentor and train.
• Assist with special projects and system implementations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Policy development

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA, CMA or certification progress

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Focus Technology in Boston seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen controls, and partner with senior leadership to improve financial performance in a fast-paced technology services environment.

You will own month-end close, general ledger integrity, payroll coordination, and cash management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and processes.