Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Accounting Policy

Confidential; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Accounting Policy to enhance its global control environment and support accounting policy initiatives. This role requires strong leadership in SOX compliance and will work closely with cross-functional teams including Accounting, FP&A, and Internal Audit.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in related fields, a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, and a CPA certification. This role offers a flexible work arrangement, with remote options for those willing to travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Technical Accounting, or Financial Reporting.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, risk assessment, control testing, and remediation.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of the company's internal controls framework.
• Drive SOX compliance, control testing, remediation efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps and compliance risks.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX compliance

Technical Accounting

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

CPA

Job description

Location: Greater Boston Area Preferred | Remote (Travel Required)

We are partnering with a growing global manufacturing organization backed by private equity that is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Accounting Policy to join its corporate finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this highly visible role will have broad exposure across accounting, compliance, finance transformation, and operational leadership.

While the ideal candidate will be located in the Greater Boston area, the company is open to remote candidates who are willing to travel periodically to corporate headquarters and key business locations.

Position Overview

This role will serve as a key leader in strengthening and enhancing the organization's global control environment while supporting accounting policy initiatives and finance transformation efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, HR, Internal Audit, and operational finance teams across multiple business units and international locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, enhancement, and optimization of the company's internal controls framework.
• Drive SOX compliance, control testing, remediation efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and address control gaps, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
• Support the development, implementation, and communication of accounting policies across the organization.
• Assist with technical accounting matters and financial reporting initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve processes through automation and technology solutions.
• Support special projects related to acquisitions, integrations, finance transformation, and operational improvements.

Ideal Background

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Technical Accounting, or Financial Reporting.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, risk assessment, control testing, and remediation.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or other complex multi-entity environments preferred.
• Public accounting experience highly desirable.
• CPA required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across a global organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide finance, compliance, and transformation initiatives.
• Global scope with interaction across multiple business units and international operations.
• PE-backed organization focused on growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible work arrangement with consideration for remote candidates willing to travel as needed.

Compensation includes a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits package.