Sr. Accounting Manager

Brooks Automation•Chelmsford, MA

4d•$132,457 - $179,206•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting is responsible for overseeing the corporate general ledger and leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for a global organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of the Company's financial close and reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and support public company readiness with SOX requirements. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who partners across Finance and other business functions to drive operational excellence, improve processes, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience within a publicly traded company environment.
4+ years of people leadership or Accounting Manager-level experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
Experience managing complex month-end close processes within a global manufacturing organization.
Proven ability to partner effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Experience with Oracle ERP or comparable enterprise financial systems.
Experience managing accounting operations across multiple international entities.
Demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and finance transformation projects.
Experience supporting external audits and publicly traded company reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the global monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements.
Manage intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliation, settlement, and resolution of transactions across international subsidiaries.
Maintain and monitor world-wide monthly close calendar, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, and key stakeholders remain informed of deadlines and status.
Partner with external auditors by coordinating audit requests, providing supporting documentation, and facilitating quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and support continuous improvement of the Company's control environment.
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to enhance accounting operations and scalability.
Collaborate effectively with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, and international finance teams to support business objectives and ensure accounting accuracy.
Assist with technical accounting research, policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards as needed.
Mentor and develop accounting team members locally and at overseas shared service center, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.