Accounting Manager
Focus Technology · Boston, MA · 2 mo ago
Accounting$110k–$125k/yrContract
About the role
We're adding a newly created Accounting Manager position to our team as we continue to expand! This is a unique opportunity for an accounting professional to help shape processes, strengthen our financial operations, and make a meaningful impact from day one. If you're energized by building, improving, and being part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, management reports, cash flow activity, budget-to-actual results, and key financial metrics.
- Support project, client, and service-line profitability reporting.
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls to support accuracy, compliance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with the VP & Corporate Controller, CFO, and department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and business performance insights.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, insurance providers, and other third-party partners as needed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, regulatory obligations, and company policies.
- Evaluate opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting, and leverage accounting or ERP systems more effectively.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members, providing guidance, training, and performance support.
- Assist with special projects, system implementations, acquisitions, process improvements, and other finance initiatives as the business grows.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel skills, and experience with accounting or ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support a growing business environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience in an accounting manager, senior accountant, assistant controller, or similar role.
- Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll coordination, and cash management functions.
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification preferred.
- Experience in IT consulting, managed services, professional services, Value-Added Reseller, or technology-based services environment preferred.
- Experience with project accounting, revenue recognition, contract billing, deferred revenue, and recurring revenue models.
- Familiarity with PSA, ERP, CRM, or accounting systems commonly used in technology services organizations.
- Prior supervisory experience with the ability to coach, develop, and lead accounting staff.
Pay
The compensation range for this role is expected to be $110,000-$125,000 annually. Final offer will depend on experience, qualifications, location and other relevant factors.