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KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting

Senior Manager Accounting / Assistant Controller

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856

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Senior Manager, Accounting Location: Lexington, MA (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite required: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 + bonus + equity. Company does not sponsor.

Overview Join our client’s high‑performing finance team in Lexington, MA as the Senior Manager, Accounting — the #2 to the Controller and natural successor for the Assistant Controller title. You’ll own the full monthly close, manage a team of 3, and drive AP, AR, payroll, reporting, and audit prep in a hybrid role.

Benefits Clear path to Assistant Controller Public company experience (NASDAQ‑listed med device) High‑visibility leadership; manage a small team and partner with C‑suite Competitive compensation and equity Meaningful mission: helps faster, safer release of life‑saving pharmaceuticals and biologics

Responsibilities Own the full monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close process – accurate, fast, GAAP compliant. Manage AP, AR, payroll (global oversight), Concur expenses, and general accounting. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 accounting professionals. Perform and review reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analysis. Drive audit preparation and serve as primary contact for external auditors and tax teams. Strengthen internal controls and documentation across financial reporting. Partner on budgeting, forecasting, and ad‑hoc analysis as needed. Identify and implement process improvements, including system upgrades and reporting automation. Serve as backup for payroll and Concur processing.

Qualifications 8–10+ years progressive accounting experience with staff management. Bachelor’s in Accounting; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred. Industry: Life sciences / medical device preferred; public company experience a plus. Technical skills: Strong SAP, Concur, UKG a plus; advanced Excel required. Knowledge: Deep GAAP, inventory/COGS, technical accounting, and financial reporting. Skills: Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication abilities; can present to executives and train staff. Mindset: Detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, thrives in a fast‑paced public company environment. Location: Local to Lexington, MA for hybrid schedule.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Accounting, Auditing, and Finance

How to Apply Submit your resume to Kyle Emery at

kemery@kbwfinancial.com

today. Don’t miss this high‑visibility, succession‑track role!

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