Manager/Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Title: Manager/Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Number: 33288

Location: , MA

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Manager/ Senior Manager, Accounting to oversee the daily accounting activities and manage the team. This role will report to the Controller in the Greater Boston office, with the ability to work remotely part of the time.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the month-end closing processes, including the preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

• Maintain thorough documentation for all accounting operations.

• Contribute to the preparation of internal reporting packages, including conducting analyses of fluctuations.

• Collaborate closely with team members to enhance the efficiency of the closing process and reporting initiatives.

• Liaise directly with internal and external auditors for testing and review purposes.

• Develop and manage specific cycles within the internal control environment, ensuring the execution of controls in a timely manner.

• Lead process and system improvement initiatives.

• Partake in annual tax return process and provide quarterly tax estimates.

• Responsible for ad-hoc projects as needed.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• At least 7+ years of public or general accounting experience.

  • Life science/biotech industry experience is desirable

  •  CPA preferred, but not required

• Significant month-end close experience.

• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Exceptionally motivated, organized, and detail-oriented; Ability to work independently.

• Ability to multitask, work cross-functionally, and meet deadlines. 

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).