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Accounting Manager

CornerStone Professional Placement

Boston, MA

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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Services, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, International Business, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Oracle, Oracle Applications, Oracle ERP, Organizational Skills, Reconciliation, Revenue Recognition, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management
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Boston, MA
POSTED
16 days ago

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an Accounting Manager for a pharmaceutical company based in Boston, MA. The Accounting Manager will support key financial accounting and reporting activities within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and company accounting policies. This role will be heavily involved in month-end close processes, revenue recognition, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. In addition, the Accounting Manager will support a major ERP integration initiative, assisting with system implementation activities, process transitions, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a successful migration while maintaining day-to-day accounting operations.


Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Boston, MA
Pay Rate: $80–$86/hour
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
Duration: 12-month assignment with potential for extension or permanent conversion.


Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:
•    Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and company policies. 
•    Support revenue recognition, gross-to-net accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial close processes. 
•    Partner with finance teams to analyze estimates, accruals, and financial results while maintaining strong supporting documentation. 
•    Perform balance sheet reviews, account reconciliations, and analytical reporting to identify and explain significant variances. 
•    Assist with ERP system initiatives, including Oracle implementation and integration projects, while supporting ongoing accounting operations. 

Requirements for the Accounting Manager:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree, CPA, or CA designation preferred. 
•    6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within Big 4, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similar regulated industries. 
•    Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge; IFRS experience highly preferred. 
•    Advanced proficiency with Oracle ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. 
•    Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 
•    Background with Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services operating models is a plus

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