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Job Title: Accounting Manager
Reports to: Controller
Department: Accounting & Finance
Location: Boston
The Accounting Manager will report to the Controller and support the Assistant Controller on projects as required. The selected candidate must be a mature, self-motivated professional able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously with strong analytical and organizational skills.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage general accounting functions and staff accountants
- Key member of the financial close process, preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules on a timely basis
- Review account reconciliations, supporting schedules and financial statements. Understand and explain all accounts under area of responsibility
- Research and document technical accounting issues and apply GAAP in business context
- Be instrumental in streamlining close process and other accounting process flows.
- Supervise accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting
- Develop finance policies and assist in the effort to become Sarbanes¬Oxley compliant, which entails preparing process documentation, developing internal controls, and planning and implementing a project plan.
- Play a key role in special projects and other assignments as required
Experience and Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5-8 years of accounting experience with prior work in the financial services sector
- CPA with Big 4 public accounting audit experience preferred; Series 27 licensed a plus
- Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and their application, as well as a demonstrated ability to apply them in the business context
- Experience leading year-end audit fieldwork
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated staff leadership, management and mentoring skills
- Must be a team player and have a strong work ethic
- Motivated individual with a desire for learning and professional growth in a corporate accounting environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office suite products
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To Apply:
Please email your resume to: human.resources@leerink.com and reference "Accounting Manager" in the title. Thank you for your consideration.