Interim Senior Accountant - Life Sciences, Strategic Resources

BDO; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO in Boston is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant in Life Sciences to support clients with accounting and finance tasks. You will oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, assist with SEC reporting, and engage in ad hoc projects while collaborating with multiple client stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 5+ years of experience, and strong Excel skills; ERP experience with NetSuite/QuickBooks/SAP is preferred. Public accounting background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred.
• 5+ years related experience, required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or SAP, required.
• Public Accounting experience, preferred.
• MS Excel at advanced level, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support SEC reporting and due diligence for clients.
• Assist in various ad hoc projects.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders across engagements.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Client-facing ability

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Interim Senior Accountant - Life Sciences, Strategic Resources

Job Description

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for supporting clients with various tasks within the accounting and finance functions.

Job Duties:

• Functions in various capacities including Accounting Manager, Controller, or Project Manager for clients
• Demonstrates an ability to manage multiple client stakeholders simultaneously
• Prepares miscellaneous accounting reports
• Participates in various ad hoc projects
• Oversees all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing
• Demonstrates an ability to perform due diligence procedures for clients
• Assists clients with SEC Reporting
• Resolves complex accounting issues, and assist clients with implementation of new accounting pronouncements including ASC606 and ASC842
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years related experience, required
• Experience working with public, private or private equity companies, required
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or SAP, required
• Professional services industry experience, preferred
• Public Accounting experience, preferred
• Experience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• CPA, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical skills commensurate with level of experience
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism even under pressure
• Team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for help
• Fast learner and able to work ethically and effectively
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communications skills with ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers’ and internal organization
• Continually strive to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills set
• Ability to travel minimum of 50%, preferred

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Colorado Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Illinois Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Maine Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Maryland Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Vermont Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Virginia Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Washington Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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