Accounting Manager - CPA! Job in Boston, MA

Accounting Manager

A growing and innovative organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and help scale processes in a dynamic environment.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will serve as a key contributor across financial reporting, compliance, operational accounting, process optimization, and strategic initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules while maintaining strong accounting standards and controls.
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.
• Evaluate existing procedures and identify opportunities for automation, workflow enhancements, and operational improvements.
• Support audit activities and coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual financial statement audits and other compliance requirements.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal control frameworks, risk mitigation practices, and documentation standards.
• Monitor cash activity and contribute to forecasting, treasury management, and financial planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership on special projects, business initiatives, reporting enhancements, and strategic decision-making.
• Act as a resource and mentor across the accounting function while helping establish best practices and consistency throughout the team.