Hybrid Accounting Manager: Inventory & Close Leader

Kids for the Future; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

H2O Care Partners in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced accounting professional to own the month-end close, variance analysis, and journal entries for inventory and cost of sales. You will ensure GAAP compliance and coordinate with external auditors in a fast-paced, private-equity environment.

The role requires strong Excel skills, financial modeling, and experience with Power BI. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required, CPA preferred, with a hybrid work model in

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations including experience with manufacturing/inventory
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other AI tools a plus
• A strong understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable operating in a private-equity environment and interfacing with executives and Board members
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close process, financial reporting deadlines, and preparation of variance analysis with an emphasis on inventory/cost of sales, including margin analysis
• Review and approve all journal entries and account reconciliations
• Variance research and narratives for management regarding anomalies in actuals, forecasts, and budgets
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and ensure timely provision of required schedules and documentation
• Direct and oversee the lease process, ensuring that all leases are entered into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner, and thoroughly reviewing all lease reports and reconciliation
• Monitor inventory accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
• Support in guiding other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy and applying observations and recommendations to operational issues
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, enhance controls, and streamline reporting
• Partner closely with the Controller to support business initiatives

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

GAAP knowledge

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

H2O Care Partners in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced accounting professional to own the month-end close, variance analysis, and journal entries for inventory and cost of sales. You will ensure GAAP compliance and coordinate with external auditors in a fast-paced, private-equity environment.

The role requires strong Excel skills, financial modeling, and experience with Power BI. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required, CPA preferred, with a hybrid work model in