Chief Accountant/Senior Accountant

Virtus Recruiting, LLC; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtus is representing a client in Wilmington, MA, seeking a Chief Accountant to oversee the company’s financial operations. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and liaising with foreign offices and regulators.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement in financial management. Bachelor's degree in accounting and strong ERP/Microsoft Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and coordinating audits.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Prepares financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Mentors accounting staff and supports process improvements.

Skills

Cooperation

Customer Service

Dependability

Planning & Organization

Quality

Use of Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

BA Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

Virtus is searching on behalf of our client, $25M equipment manufacturer located in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The Chief Accountant is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Performs all foreign currency translations for branch office in The Netherlands.
• Develops and implements accounting policies to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support decision-making.
• Works closely with foreign ownership (Japan) on financial reporting.
• Partners with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to facilitate audits and tax filings.
• Monitors liquidity, financial performance metrics, and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Mentors and coaches accounting staff while ensuring continuous improvement in financial management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Cooperation - Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works actively to resolve conflicts. Works cooperatively in group situations.

Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Priorities and plans for work activities. Set goals and objectives. Use time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Use technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

• Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, agencies or members of the business community. Write speeches and articles for publication.

Mathematical Ability:

• Apply advanced concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Apply operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, test reliability/validity, variance analysis, correlation technique, sampling theory and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability:

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• ERP software

Certificates and Licenses:

• BA Accounting

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.