Sr. Accountant Consolidations

Nova Biomedical • Waltham, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Consolidations performs and reviews complex accounting activities to support accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The role leads key elements of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; prepares account reconciliations and financial analyses; strengthens internal controls; and works with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting matters and improve processes. The Senior Accountant also serves as a technical resource and informal mentor to junior accounting team members.

The position organizes monthly consolidation and preparation of centralized financials for a global organization with multiple ERPs, data sources, legal entities, and foreign currencies. It supports quarterly and annual disclosures, global external audits, internal reporting, system implementations, integrations, acquisitions, and other finance initiatives. The position is hybrid in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Requirements

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial general ledger, financial close, and consolidation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Experience with an ERP system and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify root causes, and deliver accurate work under deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Comfort working at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, video, and in writing.
• Ability to move about the office occasionally to access meetings or resources.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or progress toward certification.
• Experience with SAP.
• Public accounting, manufacturing, life sciences, or multi-entity experience may be preferred based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Organize and execute monthly consolidation and prepare centralized financials for a global organization across multiple ERPs, data sources, legal entities, and foreign currencies.
• Deliver quarterly and annual disclosure requirements accurately and on time, introducing automation, efficiency gains, and process improvements where possible.
• Coordinate and track completion of global external audits.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement activity, investigate variances, identify trends, and communicate findings.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure transactions comply with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Support preparation of internal financial statements, management reports, and audit schedules.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to information requests.
• Evaluate accounting processes and controls and recommend and implement improvements to accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Support global balance sheet reviews and resulting actions across legal entities.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, payroll, tax, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other teams to resolve accounting matters.
• Research accounting issues and document conclusions, policies, and procedures.
• Support system implementations, integrations, acquisitions, and other finance initiatives as assigned.
• Guide, review the work of, and coach Staff Accountants while promoting knowledge sharing and consistent practices.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) company match.
• Bonus program.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development, engagement, and events.
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks at the Norwood, Billerica, and Westbrook offices.
• Company-subsidized cafeteria at the Waltham office.

What This Job Offers

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