Accounting Manager

Waltham , Massachusetts Perm 120000 Jul 14, 2026 $120000.00 - $140000.00 Accounting Manager Our client, SaaS based firm in Waltham is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in public accounting and/or public company experience who enjoys working on financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and process improvements. In this role, you'll work closely with teams across Accounting, Finance, Legal, IT, and Audit to help maintain a strong control environment, support financial reporting, and ensure compliance with SOX and SEC requirements. If you're someone who enjoys improving processes, collaborating across departments, and taking ownership of key accounting initiatives, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities Lead and support the company's SOX compliance program, including control execution, documentation, testing, and remediation efforts. Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes to support compliance and operational efficiency. Assist with SEC reporting and the preparation of financial statements. Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits, walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution. Develop and maintain process documentation, control narratives, and risk assessments. Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes. Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, IT, and other business teams on compliance initiatives and system enhancements. Support month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. Assist with ERP system enhancements and other process improvement initiatives. Participate in special projects and other ad hoc accounting responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 4+years of accounting experience, including Big 4/public accounting and/or public company experience. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, internal controls, SEC reporting, and financial reporting. Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools. Experience with revenue recognition, inventory accounting, ERP implementations or system upgrades, and/or publicly traded companies is highly preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. CPA preferred. KBW789 #LI-DR1 #J-18808-Ljbffr