Senior SEC Reporting Accountant | ASC 842 & SOX (Hybrid)

Novanta Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting to manage quarterly and annual SEC filings, lease accounting under ASC 842, and SOX internal controls. This hybrid role collaborates with management and auditors across the finance organization.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA or CPA eligible degree with 3+ years in public/private accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and hands-on XBRL/EDGAR experience. Proficiency in Excel, Oracle ERP, FCCS, and data disclosures is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred, or CPA eligible
• 3+ years of progressive public/private accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years with a public accounting firm serving public clients
• Strong technical accounting background, including thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (Regulation S-X and S-K)
• Hands-on experience applying ASC 842 lease accounting, including remeasurement and disclosure preparation
• Working knowledge of SOX 404 internal controls, including control documentation, testing support and remediation
• Experience with Oracle ERP and the Oracle FCCS reporting tool strongly preferred; SEC filing and XBRL platform experience (e.g., Active Disclosure) a plus
• Strong Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across management levels
• Detail oriented, hands-on and highly organized, with strong analytical curiosity and multi-priority management to tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, disclosure checklists and the MD&A for quarterly and annual SEC filings on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K
• Support the EDGAR filing process, including XBRL tagging and review of filing drafts
• Complete government surveys and other external compliance filings
• Research, analyze and document technical accounting matters and SEC positions for US GAAP/SEC compliance
• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close for leases under ASC 842, including review of new leases and modifications
• Prepare related disclosure schedules and supporting schedules
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting for SOX compliance, including documentation and remediation
• Support external and internal audits and manage ad hoc projects

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Oracle FCCS

XBRL (Active Disclosure)

Excel

Word & PowerPoint

Job description

Novanta Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting to manage quarterly and annual SEC filings, lease accounting under ASC 842, and SOX internal controls. This hybrid role collaborates with management and auditors across the finance organization.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA or CPA eligible degree with 3+ years in public/private accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and hands-on XBRL/EDGAR experience. Proficiency in Excel, Oracle ERP, FCCS, and data disclosures is expected.