Finance Manager

Atlantic Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Finance Manager in Boston, MA to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance in a hybrid working environment. The role requires strong technical accounting skills and at least 7 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with finance leadership and contribute to process improvements while ensuring adherence to financial governance standards. CPA certification is preferred, along with industry experience in construction or real estate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience essential.
• Leadership or senior accounting experience of at least 2 years needed.
• Industry knowledge in construction, design, or project-based services preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Provide oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Support tax compliance, audits, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage banking relationships.
• Drive process improvement initiatives for financial reporting accuracy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification or public accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Overview – Finance Manager

Compensation: $130,000 – $140,000/year + bonus

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Finance Manager in Boston, MA for our client, supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, and regional finance activities within a global professional services organization. This role will partner closely with the Corporate Controller and global finance teams to oversee the month‑end close, financial reporting, cash management, compliance, and process improvement initiatives while providing functional oversight of a shared services team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting experience, leadership skills, and a background in public accounting, construction, design, real estate, or project‑based industries.

Responsibilities as the Finance Manager

• Financial Reporting: Oversee month‑end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and preparation of monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Accounting Operations: Provide functional oversight of shared services activities, ensuring timely processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and accounting transactions.
• Compliance & Controls: Support tax compliance, audits, internal controls, and financial governance while ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Cash Flow & Treasury: Prepare cash flow forecasts, oversee payment approvals, monitor intercompany activity, and support banking relationships.
• Process Improvement: Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance leadership, shared services, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, operational reporting, and business decision‑making.

Qualifications for the Finance Manager

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, CPA certification or public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or finance is required, including 2+ years in a leadership or senior accounting role.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience within construction, design, engineering, project‑based professional services, commercial real estate, or related industries is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills are required, and experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and accounting software is highly preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, strengthen processes, and collaborate across global teams are required.