Interim Accounting Director

Location: Boston

Interim Accounting Director (3-Month Contract)

Location:

Chelmsford, MA (Hybrid or Remote – Preference for candidates in the Greater Boston area) Our client, a well-established and growing technology company in the Greater Boston area, is seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Director for a 3-month contract beginning immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader with a strong corporate accounting background who can quickly step into a fast-paced public company environment and provide immediate impact.

While the position offers hybrid or remote flexibility, candidates located near the Boston area are strongly preferred, as initial onsite travel will be required for onboarding.

Key Responsibilities Lead and support corporate accounting and financial reporting activities. Manage daily consolidation processes across multiple entities. Oversee legal accruals and equity accounting. Perform foreign exchange (FX) accounting and analysis. Prepare and analyze balance sheet flux reporting. Analyze Marketing & Sales P&L variances and provide meaningful financial insights. Ensure accurate and timely month-end close and financial reporting. Partner with finance leadership to maintain strong accounting processes and internal controls.

Support a complex, multi-entity organizational structure while ensuring compliance with corporate accounting standards. Qualifications Extensive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and accounting leadership. Strong background with:
Legal accruals Equity accounting Daily consolidations Foreign exchange (FX) Balance sheet flux analysis Marketing & Sales P&L flux analysis Experience working within a public company environment is highly preferred. Technology industry experience is preferred.

Experience with ERP and financial consolidation systems is a plus. Proven ability to work independently and quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment. Position Details

Title:

Interim Accounting Director Duration: 3-Month Contract

Start Date:

ASAP

Schedule:

Full-Time Work Arrangement:
Hybrid or Remote (Boston-area candidates preferred) Travel:
Initial onsite travel required for onboarding If you're an experienced Accounting Director available for an immediate consulting opportunity and thrive in dynamic corporate environments, we'd love to hear from you. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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