Senior Enterprise Financial Accountant at Virtual Company
Lowell, MA 01850
About the Job
Compensation: 100K-115K + 12% Bonus
Location: Hybrid opportunity- 2 days onsite in the Lowell-Area, Mass (please note exact client location will be shared to shortlisted candidates)
Vaco is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global leader in BioTech Research for a Enterprise Financial Accountant based in the Greater Boston area. This hybrid role is designed for an experienced professional in the accounting field who will take on a variety of responsibilities related to financial reporting, compliance, and corporate accounting. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior management, division finance teams, and the corporate consolidation group to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and regulatory filings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements, including the preparation of footnotes, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with regional teams on lease accounting processes, ensuring proper classification, accurate scheduling, and reconciliation of lease accounts.
- Prepare and review financial data for SEC filings, including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and proxy statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Ensure compliance with FASB standards, SEC regulations, and internal accounting policies.
- Conduct in-depth reviews of financial data to ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
- Research and resolve complex accounting and SEC reporting issues, offering guidance at both the corporate and divisional levels.
- Create and deliver presentation materials for executive management, focusing on key financial insights and compliance matters.
- Manage relationships with external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews, ensuring financial data is accurate and compliant.
- Analyze financial outcomes and produce management reports to assist in strategic decision-making.
- Support the development, maintenance, and testing of the company’s financial and accounting control policies.
- Complete government surveys and compliance forms as required by regulatory authorities.
- Assist in researching and implementing new accounting standards to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Lead initiatives within the finance team to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
- Perform special accounting projects and ad hoc tasks as needed.
- Promote effective communication and collaboration across various functional areas to support organizational goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-4 years of experience in corporate accounting or financial reporting; experience with a Big Four accounting firm and CPA certification is highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with SAP and consolidation software (e.g., BPC, Hyperion) is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of US-GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Broad understanding of accounting principles and financial practices.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Valid Driver's License and U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Benefits:
This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance (where applicable).
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.