Sr. Mgr. Accounting

iRobot; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company located in Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join their Finance team. This role involves overseeing the accounting cycle, managing month-end and year-end close activities, and leading a team of accounting staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, over 8 years of experience with some supervisory role, and advanced skills in MS Office and accounting software. Leadership and strong problem-solving abilities are essential for success. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the accounting cycle.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Develop, mentor, and empower accounting staff.
• Enhance internal control procedures related to financial operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Oracle R12

Job description

iRobot is seeking a highly engaged Senior Accounting Manager to join the Finance team. We are looking for a proactive, energetic, and detail oriented professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and can manage multiple priorities with ease. This role requires strong collaboration across Finance and other cross functional teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to adapt to change, implement process improvements, and solve complex problems. The ideal candidate brings flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive leadership presence, effectively guiding team members, fostering collaboration, and balancing independent responsibilities with the oversight of ongoing initiatives. This position will report to the Controller.

What You Will Do

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Provide strategic oversight of the full accounting cycle across multiple accounts and entities, ensuring accuracy and timely financial reporting.
• Direct month-end and year-end close activities, setting expectations, reviewing output and ensuring accuracy in journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Lead the consolidation of financial results, establishing standards and driving alignment across departments.
• Manage all aspects of intercompany accounting, including proper elimination of intercompany balances, oversight of transaction reconciliation and settlement, and enforcement of intercompany pricing and documentation policies.
• Provide oversight of additional corporate reporting and compliance activities as required to support organizational objectives and regulatory expectations.

Inventory Management & Cost Accounting

• Champion the integrity of standard costing and inventory valuation, ensuring financial data supports operational excellence and strategic planning.
• Oversee analysis of manufacturing variances, including purchase price variances and overhead absorption.
• Lead the design, preparation and analysis of warranty accrual methodologies, ensuring GAAP compliance, data-driven assumptions and alignment with evolving business trends.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Develop, mentor, and empower accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships to enhance processes, elevate financial data integrity, and strengthen the organization’s ability to make informed decisions.
• Serve as a key leader in ERP enhancements and system implementations, shaping requirements, influencing design, and ensuring financial needs are fully represented.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Enhance and maintain internal control procedures related to financial operations.
• Guide the development, documentation, and communication of accounting policies and procedures to support consistency and compliance.
• Evaluate existing processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for enhancement and recommending targeted improvements.
• Direct tax compliance activities, including sales and use tax filings and income tax returns, while coordinating with external tax advisors to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office and accounting software. Experience with Oracle R12 a plus.
• Must have:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Attention to detail and deadline oriented
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
  • Ability to communicate cross-functionally and build productive working relationships across all organizational levels
  • Experience managing and coaching employees; ability to develop staff
  • Ability to act as a catalyst for and drive process improvement and efficiency, with confidence to suggest and support new ideas and approaches
  • Desire to “roll up your sleeves” and possess a can-do attitude

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of any additional employment visas at this time.