Accounting Manager

Forrester • Cambridge, MA

13d • $94,000 - $154,000

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees the daily operations of the organization’s general ledger accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and standards. Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, supervising accounting staff, preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and ensuring timely month-end and quarter-end closes. The role also involves analyzing financial data, maintaining internal controls, and collaborating with other departments to improve financial processes. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP) are essential.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Five-plus years of related experience.
• Hands-on working knowledge of financial applications.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Intelligence, confidence, initiative, and energy.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• CPA/M.B.A. is a plus.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Concur, and E-Trade are a plus.
• Experience using AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end and quarter-end closes in accordance with US GAAP by ensuring timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations for accounts payables, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and cash accounts.
• Oversee and support additional accounting functions, such as AP and expenses.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly management reports, including P&L variance and MD&A analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements, including documentation and testing.
• Participate in the external reporting cycle including preparation of audit schedules and SEC filings.
• Recommend and develop process and system improvements that increase the teams’ efficiency and effectiveness and improve CX and EX.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Prepare stock comp and equity accounting as part of the quarterly close process.
• Hiring, training and supervising accounting staff.

Benefits

• We’re a network of knowledge and experience leading to richer, fuller careers. Here, we’re always learning. Whether you want to hone your strengths or discover new ones, Forrester is the place to go for it. It’s a place where everyone is given the tools, support, and runway they need to go far. We’ll be right there beside you, every step of the way. Let’s be bold, together.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager