Global Accounting & External Audit Lead

3E; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance & disability coverage

Open PTO & parental leave

401(k) with company matching

Employee assistance program

Voluntary supplemental benefits

Job summary

3E seeks a hands-on Manager, Global Accounting & External Audits to lead international statutory audits, support month-end close, and drive process improvements. You will collaborate with external auditors, accounting advisors, and internal teams to deliver timely, accurate reporting while enhancing efficiency across global operations.

The role requires a strong accounting foundation, experience with international audits, and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license is strongly preferred.
• Experience combining public and corporate accounting, ideally with Big Four or similar.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and converting GAAP to local standards.
• Experience coordinating external accounting service providers across countries.

Responsibilities

• Own international audits and statutory reporting across countries; ensure timelines and deliverables.
• Manage external auditors and accounting advisors; handle requests and issues.
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Improve accounting processes; standardize and automate workflows.
• Balance recurring accounting duties with peak audit activity; strengthen controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Hands-on experience

Audit project management

GAAP knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license

Job description

3E seeks a hands-on Manager, Global Accounting & External Audits to lead international statutory audits, support month-end close, and drive process improvements. You will collaborate with external auditors, accounting advisors, and internal teams to deliver timely, accurate reporting while enhancing efficiency across global operations.

The role requires a strong accounting foundation, experience with international audits, and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams across regions.