Accounting Manager

'47•Westwood, MA

6d•$150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Manager, Corporate Accounting, leads the accounting function and helps ensure the accuracy of financial results and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The role manages day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. It also develops and coaches associates to identify, manage, and escalate risks, while advancing team and organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Eight to ten years of relevant accounting experience, including at least three years in public accounting and/or with a large public company.
Four or more years of experience leading teams toward common goals, including supervising direct and/or indirect reports.
Strong technical accounting skills, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
Ability to apply U.S. GAAP and understand internal control structures, and willingness to challenge existing processes as a trusted business partner.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and solutions.
Proven management and mentoring skills, including the ability to provide feedback, coach, and develop others.
Strong working knowledge of an ERP system.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and provide guidance to internal partners.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Professional and compelling written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic, positive approach to work, with a sense of urgency and persistence.
Interest in and ability to continue developing skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
International experience or a background supporting multinational businesses.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting activities and functions, including close processes, analysis, and reconciliations, and establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
Evaluate financial transactions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Assist with interim and year-end external audits, including preparing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end schedules.
Build and leverage cross-functional teams to support departmental objectives and meet the needs of the accounting team and internal customers.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve and streamline processes and procedures.
Drive process-improvement initiatives and implement best practices.
Guide and manage direct reports’ performance, set goals, provide feedback and ongoing training, and support an efficient close and reporting process.
Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
Keep sensitive matters confidential.
Perform other duties as assigned.