Senior Manager of Accounting

Brennan Staffing Group Inc., founded in 2021, builds on decades of trusted partnership and proven results. A preferred staffing partner for leading New England companies, we specialize in placing top accounting, finance, human resources, and administrative professionals in temporary and permanent roles across industries, including High Tech, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Advisory, and Public Accounting. With over 70 years of combined Boston market expertise, we deliver pre-qualified talent precisely matching each client’s needs.

Our client, a growing, publicly traded manufacturing company west of Boston, is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to play a key leadership role within corporate accounting and finance operations. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role offers strong visibility and influence across Finance and the broader organization.

This position is ideal for a hands‑on CPA with strong GAAP knowledge, public company experience, and a passion for building scalable accounting operations, developing teams, and improving processes, controls, and systems.

The Senior Manager of Accounting will be a trusted partner to the Corporate Controller, responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and well‑controlled financial reporting and for leading day‑to‑day accounting operations in a public‑company environment.

You will oversee core general accounting and operational functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and the General Ledger. This role owns the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including close calendars, consolidations, flux and variance analyses, and Flo Qast ownership.

Responsibilities include reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (with a focus on higher‑risk and judgmental areas), supporting budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with Finance leadership, and ensuring consistent, well‑documented accounting processes. Oversight of global payroll operations is included, along with serving as operational backup for Payroll, Concur expense reporting, and Egencia.

From a leadership perspective, you will mentor, develop, and manage a high‑performing accounting team, fostering accountability, clear role ownership, and strong internal controls. You will maintain and enhance process documentation, respond to ad‑hoc business inquiries, explain financial results to internal stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This includes identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and system enhancements, supporting system implementations, and leading special projects in partnership with the Corporate Controller.

You will partner with the Controller on technical accounting matters, non‑routine transactions, and complex accounting judgments. This includes the preparation and review of technical accounting memos and position papers, as well as oversight of key accounting areas, such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), including annual Standalone Selling Price (SSP) analyses and reviews of non‑standard customer contracts.

You will also oversee equity accounting and reporting for stock‑based compensation programs (stock options, RSUs, and ESPP), in collaboration with Legal, HR, and Compliance.

The role supports the design, documentation, execution, and ongoing improvement of SOX 404(a) internal controls. You will coordinate accounting support for quarterly reviews and annual audits, work with external auditors, monitor and report on debt covenant compliance, and assist with the annual tax provision in coordination with external tax advisors. Participation in select treasury activities and business insurance renewals is also included.

As part of a broader team effort, you will contribute to SEC reporting activities, including preparation and review of Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K, financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and GAAP disclosure checklists. This work is performed in close partnership with the Corporate Controller and focuses on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement of reporting processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years in public accounting
• Active CPA highly preferred
• Public company experience, including exposure to SEC reporting and SOX compliance
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting operations
• Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Continuous‑improvement mindset with strong ownership mentality
• Public Accounting experience required;
  Big 4 experience preferred
• Experience with SAP HANA, Workiva, Concur, and/or UKG is a plus