Senior Accountant

Financial Close & Reporting 

• Own and lead the full cycle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established deadlines 

• Prepare and review general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and supporting documentation 

• Prepare monthly financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements; analyze variances and provide meaningful commentary to leadership 

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring all entries are properly supported and documented 

• Partner with the Senior FP&A Analyst to deliver timely and accurate data supporting forecast models, drive the annual budgeting process, and generate financial insights that inform key business decisions 

• Prepare monthly account analysis packages and identify trends, unusual transactions, risks, and opportunities requiring management attention 

• Ensure timely completion and review of all balance sheet reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and resolution of aged reconciling items 

Internal Controls & Compliance 

• Continuously evaluate the organization's internal control framework, identifying gaps and recommending corrective action 

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on accounting policies and procedures; author, maintain, and enforce written accounting policies across the organization 

• Proactively identify control weaknesses and operational inefficiencies, proposing and driving process improvements to reduce risk and improve accuracy 

• Ensure organizational compliance with GAAP and other applicable accounting standards; stay current on regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business 

Audit, Tax & External Compliance 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during annual financial audits and year-end review engagements; coordinate requests, prepare work papers, ensure timely and complete responses 

• Prepare and manage all regulatory filings including state sales and use tax returns, and any other required state or local filings, ensuring accuracy and on-time submission 

• Ensure all documentation is “audit ready” throughout the year, not just at audit time 

• Support lender reporting, board reporting, and financial due diligence requests as needed 

• Partner with external tax advisors to support annual income tax filings and related compliance requirements 

Process Improvement & Leadership 

• Act as the accounting department's operational backbone, taking ownership of problems and driving them to resolution without significant escalation 

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve automation, and reduce manual effort while maintaining or strengthening controls 

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the close process and control environment, reporting results to management 

• Crosstrain and document processes to ensure continuity and scalability as the organization grows 

• Play a key role in ERP optimization, process automation initiatives, and future system implementations 

• Challenge existing processes and recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, and financial accuracy 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field  

• CPA required 

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience 

• Experience independently owning a monthly close process 

• Experience serving as a primary liaison with external auditors  

• Strong proficiency in U.S. GAAP  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling) 

• Experience with ERP or accounting software platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) 

• Familiarity with financial reporting tools and business intelligence platforms 

• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis methodologies 

• High degree of ownership and accountability 

• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment 

• Self-starter who proactively identifies and resolves issues 

• Collaborative team player who can partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership 

• Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial information 

• Demonstrated experience improving processes and strengthening internal controls 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:  

• Advanced coursework or certification in internal controls preferred  

• Public accounting experience preferred 

• Experience supporting private equity-backed, venture-backed, or high-growth organizations preferred 

• Experience working in manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated environments preferred 

• Prior exposure to sales and use tax compliance and multi-state filings preferred 

• Experience participating in an ERP implementation process preferred 

• Experience supporting annual audits, lender reporting, and investor due diligence processes 

• Experience working through periods of rapid organizational growth and process transformation