5 days per week in office; work-from-home flexibility during month-end and quarter-end close
Salary:
$110,000-$120,000 base + 10% annual bonus +
RSUs Additional Compensation:
Higher base salary may be considered for highly qualified candidates; sign-on bonus may be available. Position Summary Our client is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team in Westford, MA. This is a high-priority replacement opportunity reporting directly to the Controller and offers the opportunity to work across SEC reporting, financial reporting, technical accounting, month-end/quarter-end close, SOX compliance, and external audit . The successful candidate will have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with SEC reporting experience and a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements. This position offers a potential long-term career path toward SEC Reporting Senior Manager . Key Responsibilities SEC Reporting & Financial Reporting Support the preparation and review of the Company's SEC filings , including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Proxy Statements, earnings releases, and related disclosures . Prepare and review financial statement components, including the Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Stockholders' Equity . Assist with preparation and review of financial statement footnotes and SEC disclosures. Support XBRL tagging and SEC reporting processes . Work closely with the Controller, accounting leadership, legal, investor relations, external auditors, and other internal departments throughout the reporting cycle. Month-End & Quarter-End Close Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities. Prepare and review account reconciliations and judgmental accounting areas. Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and support financial statement preparation. Meet strict monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines. Technical Accounting Research and evaluate accounting and financial reporting issues under
U.S. GAAP
. Assist with technical accounting matters involving lease accounting, capitalized software, stock-based compensation, equity accounting , and other complex transactions. Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards and accounting pronouncements. Assist with developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures. Audit & SOX Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audits , including Big 4 audit support. Prepare audit schedules, GAAP checklists, financial statement analytics, related-party listings, and other requested documentation. Support SOX/internal control compliance , including process narratives, control documentation, and evaluation of control design and effectiveness. Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies. International Reporting Assist with international audit coordination and statutory filing requirements. Support reporting requirements under IFRS and local GAAP as applicable. Equity & Process Improvement Support the Company's equity administration platform and stock compensation accounting and reporting . Assist with equity-related reconciliations and financial reporting. Identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting and reporting processes. Participate in cross-functional accounting and finance projects. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting 3+ years of progressive accounting experience . SEC reporting experience , including exposure to 10-K and 10-Q filings . Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting . Experience with monthly and quarterly close processes . Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines. Willingness to work 5 days per week in the Westford, MA office . Preferred CPA preferred but not required. Public accounting experience and/or experience working with a Big 4 accounting firm . Corporate financial reporting experience. Experience with SOX/internal controls . Experience with XBRL, DFIN, Workiva, or similar SEC reporting platforms . Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, or another Tier 1 ERP system . Experience with stock-based compensation/equity accounting . Familiarity with IFRS and international/local GAAP . Compensation & Career Opportunity $110,000-$120,000 base salary 10% annual bonus RSUs Higher compensation may be considered for exceptional candidates Potential sign-on bonus Direct visibility with the Controller Long-term career development opportunity with potential progression to SEC Reporting Senior Manager Work-from-home flexibility during designated month-end and quarter-end close periods