Let me tell you about an artificial intelligence (AI) company that you probably have never heard of, but you will. As a matter of fact, this company is the world’s largest independent AI company and it’s headquartered in the Boston area. We operate at the intersection of customer experience and AI – two of today’s hottest and most dynamic industries.

Interactions’ mission is to create amazing customer experiences by advancing AI technology that understands and engages on a human level. The human element of what we do not only relates to how we differentiate our AI technology, more importantly, it informs and guides our focus on our most valuable asset, our employees. We endeavor to create opportunities for our employees to advance their skills, their interests, their passions, their careers and their lives. Like all companies, we’re not perfect, but we are committed to continually improving our employee value proposition, one that centers on competitiveness, flexibility and an appreciation for individuality.

For prospective employees, if that sounds challenging and exciting, we’d love to talk to you. 

The Manager, Accounting must be able to deliver a timely and accurate month end and year end close and deliver timely financial statements to management, finance, and investors. The accounting manager also needs to have a solid understanding of the accounting system, and be able to guide the accounting team to make meaningful changes to business processes, and controls. 

The Manager, Accounting should have a thorough understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting to deliver audit-ready financial statements. Additionally, the accounting manager needs to have strong communication skills that can be used to explain complex accounting matters to non-accountants.

Essential Job Functions*:

• Supervise the day-to-day workload of the accounting staff, including responsibility for training, development, quarterly goal setting and review, and annual performance reviews.

• Supervise the close process, and ensure management deadlines are achieved.

• Improve the speed and accuracy of the month end, quarter end and year-end close.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly & annual financial statement and footnotes.

• Coordinate completion of monthly reporting packages for senior management, and board of directors.

• Assist Accounting team with expanding the effectiveness control environment, both in the ERP and throughout the company.

• Lead compilation of auditors’ request lists, and ensure timely delivery.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Manage a team of 2-4 accountants with various levels of experience. 

• Define individual and team responsibilities and goals. 

• Ensure projects and tasks are prioritized to align with corporate and department goals. 

• Conduct annual evaluations, and bi-annual reviews of established goals. 

• Mentor/Train employees to develop team skills.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as key player in accelerating the accounting close and reporting process.

• Assist management on non-routine projects.

• Assist in ERP and other implementations, and act as an accounting subject matter expert.

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Preparation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

• 6-10 years of accounting experience with progressive responsibilities

• Minimum of one year of experience supervising a team of accounting professionals.

• Strong understanding of GAAP.

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Position requires minimal travel – 10% or less

Pluses:

• CPA

• Public accounting experience

• Familiarity with Workday Financials

• Familiarity with E*Trade Equity Edge Online

• Familiarity with Cap Tables, and complex equity structure