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SR SEC Accountant

  • Westford, MA

Location: Westford, MA — Company Headquarters
Schedule: 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