Sr Manager of Technical Accounting/Internal Controls (CPA)

Confidential Careers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers partners with a global industrial organization to lead accounting governance and enterprise-wide financial controls. This senior role drives consistency, strengthens financial oversight, and supports transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA with 10+ years in accounting, controllership, or reporting, with Big 4/public accounting and corporate finance experience highly valued and a willingness to travel 25–35%, including international travel.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required or active CPA license.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Experience guiding cross-functional finance teams.
• Background in Big 4/public accounting plus corporate finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise-wide financial controls and governance.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and US GAAP interpretation.
• Collaborate with finance leadership, regional controllers and reporting teams.
• Lead external audits, compliance readiness and regulatory support.
• Establish scalable accounting standards and reporting processes globally.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and modernize reporting structures.

Skills

CPA

SOX compliance

GAAP expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Audit coordination

Education

CPA license

Job description

We are partnering with a global industrial organization seeking a senior accounting leader. This role will play a critical part in driving consistency, strengthening financial oversight, and supporting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Primary Areas of Focus

• Oversee the development and execution of enterprise-wide financial control initiatives
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and interpretation of U.S. GAAP
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance leadership, regional controllers, and reporting teams to ensure integrity of financial data
• Lead efforts related to external audits, compliance readiness, and regulatory support
• Establish scalable accounting standards, governance procedures, and best practices across global operations
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, harmonize processes, and modernize reporting structures

Ideal Background

• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive experience within accounting, controllership, audit, or reporting functions
• Combination of Big 4/public accounting and corporate finance experience strongly preferred
• Deep exposure to technical accounting research, compliance, and governance environments
• Prior experience supporting multinational or operationally complex businesses highly valued
• Strong understanding of SOX/internal control environments and U.S. GAAP
• Ability to travel approximately 25–35% initially, including international travel