Sr Manager of Technical Accounting/Internal Controls

Confidential; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Accounting Policy to join its finance leadership team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role requires over 10 years of experience in internal controls and technical accounting along with CPA certification. You will lead optimization efforts for internal controls and support processes that influence financial reporting and compliance.

This position offers excellent visibility and the chance to drive transformative initiatives within a private equity-backed manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, or technical accounting.
• Strong understanding of SOX/internal controls frameworks and testing.
• Experience in public accounting and/or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the company’s internal controls framework.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across finance and accounting.
• Support accounting policy development and communication globally.

Skills

Internal controls

Technical accounting

Process improvement

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Accounting Policy

We are partnering with a global, PE-backed manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Accounting Policy to join its corporate finance leadership team. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the Corporate Controller with broad exposure across accounting, finance transformation, compliance, and global operations.

This individual will lead internal controls optimization efforts, support accounting policy initiatives, and partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, HR, and operational finance leaders across the organization. The role will also play a key part in process improvement, remediation projects, and enhancing the overall control environment within a complex global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the company’s internal controls framework and testing environment
• Drive process improvement and remediation initiatives across finance and accounting functions
• Support accounting policy development, implementation, and communication globally
• Partner with leadership teams to address accounting issues, controls gaps, and compliance matters
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting activities
• Leverage technology and automation tools to improve reporting and compliance processes

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, internal audit, or technical accounting
• Strong understanding of SOX/internal controls frameworks, testing, and remediation
• US GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge
• Experience within public accounting and/or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• CPA required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across a global organization

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing global organization undergoing transformation and continued operational enhancement under private equity ownership. The role offers strong visibility, leadership exposure, and the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide finance and compliance initiatives.