Global Accounting & Controls Leader (Hybrid)

Brooks Automation; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays and Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Brooks Automation seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the global monthly close, ensure GAAP/SOX compliance, and drive process improvements across the finance organization. You will mentor teams and collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and overseas finance functions.

The role emphasizes internal control, external audits coordination, and scalable finance operations in a dynamic, publicly traded manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience within a publicly traded company environment.
• 4+ years of people leadership or Accounting Manager-level experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Experience managing complex month-end close processes within a global manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Manage intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliation, settlement, and resolution of transactions across international subsidiaries.
• Maintain and monitor world-wide monthly close calendar, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, and key stakeholders remain informed of deadlines and status.
• Partner with external auditors by coordinating audit requests, providing supporting documentation, and facilitating quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and support continuous improvement of the Company's control environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to enhance accounting operations and scalability.
• Collaborate effectively with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, and international finance teams to support business objectives and ensure accounting accuracy.
• Assist with technical accounting research, policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards as needed.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members locally and at overseas shared service center, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Skills

Accounting leadership

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial close

Audit coordination

Intercompany accounting

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Brooks Automation seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the global monthly close, ensure GAAP/SOX compliance, and drive process improvements across the finance organization. You will mentor teams and collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and overseas finance functions.

The role emphasizes internal control, external audits coordination, and scalable finance operations in a dynamic, publicly traded manufacturing environment.