Senior Accounting Manager

firstPRO, Inc; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. This role involves managing month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing financial statements, and providing strategic financial advice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, particularly within large organizations, and possess strong leadership skills to guide a diverse team. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive financial integrity and compliance, making a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience in a large corporation or firm.
• 5+ years in a managerial role with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing and financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and analyze key trends for decision making.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team building and motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Responsible for managing accounting operations, financial reporting and compliance with regulations. This includes formulating and administering policies and procedures such as, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), to ensure accounting and other financial reports accurately reflect the current state of the business. Provide strategic financial advice to the Financial Controller.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing and processing procedures.
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze & interpret financial data to identify key trends, risks and opportunities in order to assist with timely & effective decision making.
• Manage planning and implementation of external and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and corporate policies as well as provide technical accounting guidance as needed.
• Prepare an internal control framework to comply with risk governance, strengthen internal controls and optimize systems.
• Assist in the coordination of insurance policy renewals and risk management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience in a large multi-national corporation or accounting firm with significant exposure to complex accounting issues.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Managerial capacity leading diverse teams and proven track record of delivering key results.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical industries strongly preferred.
• Combination of Public & Corporate accounting preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Team builder and motivator.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing