Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager oversees core general ledger activities and key aspects of the close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This role is responsible for maintaining a strong internal control environment, partners cross-functionally, and drives process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of the monthly close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account recs, and financial analyses to maintain accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
• Evaluate financial risks and internal controls, and recommend improvements to strengthen control effectiveness and operational reliability.
• Document accounting processes and maintain organized support for key judgments and conclusions.
• Analyze accounting data and reporting trends to identify issues, inform decisions, and support process improvements.
• Affirm external audit requests and internal compliance activities.
• Manage and develop team members by setting clear expectations, supporting prioritization, and providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Communicate accounting matters clearly to varied audiences, tailoring detail and context to business needs.

Requirements

• People leadership experience required.
• Experience supporting financial close, reconciliations, audit activity, and financial reporting processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial risks and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Oracle or equivalent ERP and strong analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting, with 3+ years of public accounting experience.

Skills

• Strategic mindset.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and drive effective solutions.
• Collaborative team player.
• Effective communicator.

Benefits

At athenahealth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and financial benefits, a range of perks specific to each location, and a supportive work environment that encourages a better work-life balance.

Pay

$93,000 - $159,000

Schedule

This is a hybrid Boston-based role.