SR SEC Accountant

Location: Westford, MA — Company HeadquartersSchedule: 5 days per week in office; work-from-home flexibility during month-end and quarter-end closeSalary: $110,000–$120,000 base + 10% annual bonus + RSUsAdditional 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