Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager role is part of the Finance team at Azenta Inc., a global leader in R&D genomics services. Reporting to the Controller, this position supports the finance team in managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls (SOX), and company policies.
• Support the preparation of external financial reports (10-Q, 10-K schedule )in coordination with SEC reporting team.
• Avoidance of audit requests and serve as a key contact for external auditors.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Cook up with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Tax, Legal, etc.) to support business initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Participate in special projects, such as system implementations or process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Big 4 (or equivalent top-tier) public accounting firms’ experience is required (Audit preferred).
• Knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 842, Inventory management and other key accounting standards.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience in a U.S. public company highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working in a multinational or complex corporate structure is preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized, responsive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a public company environment.
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Skills

• U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Financial reporting.
• ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Process improvement and automation.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Special project management.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

United States Base Compensation: $110,000.00 - $137,000.00

Schedule

Full-time.