Top Accounting Jobs in Boston, MA

Lead engineering for a business-critical investment accounting platform, overseeing modernization from Windows-based Visual C++ to distributed Java and web architectures. Responsibilities include architecture, software delivery, Agile planning, production stability, cloud adoption, DevOps practices, stakeholder communication, and engineering team mentorship. The role requires strong financial services and investment accounting knowledge, enterprise application experience, and hands-on leadership across global teams.

Manage corporate tax compliance, tax accounting under ASC 740, tax-exempt organization filings, indirect and insurance taxes, and GAAP technical accounting research. Prepare technical memoranda, support financial reporting and audits, monitor tax law changes, and advise Finance, Legal, Accounting, and business teams on tax and accounting implications of transactions, reorganizations, and legal-entity structures.

Supports investment accounting and reporting for GAAP and statutory financial statements. Responsibilities include processing complex investment activity in CAMRA, reconciling trial balances, reviewing ledger entries, validating subledger data, preparing monthly and quarterly workpapers, investigating variances, supporting process improvements, and coaching junior staff. The role requires investment accounting experience, statutory reporting knowledge, analytical ability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. It is fully remote within the U.S., with Central or Eastern Time availability preferred.

Supports the Controller across financial reporting, GAAP compliance, audits, SOX testing, month-end close, cost accounting, inventory valuation, fixed assets, and capital forecasting. Guides staff accountants without direct supervisory responsibility, improves accounting processes through automation and standard work, and partners with business leaders to strengthen financial visibility and decision-making.

Manages dealership accounting engagements, supervises and mentors staff, reviews compilation and review financial statements, responds to clients, monitors accounting and tax developments, supports proposals and business development, and collaborates with tax, assurance, accounting, and advisory teams. The role requires strong dealership-industry knowledge, tax expertise, client service, project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Leads administration, integration, governance, and continuous improvement of financial and related business systems. Manages Business Central and connected applications, user access, workflows, reporting, integrations, controls, reconciliations, and automation. Partners with Finance, Technology, vendors, and organizational stakeholders on implementations, projects, process improvements, dashboards, documentation, training, and decision support. Requires strong accounting knowledge, systems expertise, project leadership, analytical ability, and cross-functional communication skills.

Performs outsourced accounting services for multiple clients, including financial statement compilations, full-cycle general ledger processing, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month- and quarter-end closes. Prepares GAAP workpapers and trial balances, maintains cash balances, supports attest engagements, and develops client relationships while working under supervision and receiving extensive training.

Leads technical accounting for complex transactions, financing, M&A, investments, leases, impairments, and new accounting standards. Prepares accounting memos, policies, SEC disclosures, cash flow and EPS reviews, and audit support. Partners cross-functionally to establish SOX-compliant controls, improve processes, and ensure accurate transaction recording. Advises executives and business partners, supports financings and diligence, and mentors accounting staff. The role requires substantial U.S. GAAP, public-company reporting, SEC, and technical accounting experience.

Processes accounts payable invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and reimbursements accurately and on schedule. Performs three-way invoice matching, investigates discrepancies, maintains vendor documentation, and supports accounts receivable, bank deposits, invoicing, and year-end audits. Requires strong attention to detail, accounting systems proficiency, communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a hybrid office environment.

Lead CFO-level client advisory engagements, manage change initiatives, provide financial analysis, develop client budgets, and mentor staff.

Manage outsourced accounting services for healthcare clients by identifying operational needs, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with client executives. Train staff, analyze performance metrics, and improve operational efficiencies while maintaining timely accounting engagements.

Manage outsourced accounting for construction clients, ensuring quality financial reporting, providing technical support, leading teams, and identifying operational improvements.

The CFO will oversee month-end close, financial reporting, audit readiness, client relationship management, and mentoring staff for casino industry clients.

Supports global accounts receivable and cash application across entities, currencies, and bank accounts. Responsibilities include resolving unapplied cash, reviewing Concur expenses, preparing reconciliations, assisting with month-end close and journal entries, supporting audits, and improving finance processes. The role also reviews Salesforce-to-NetSuite sales orders and helps standardize accounting operations across global entities.

Generates new business opportunities for an AI accounting platform by building prospect lists, conducting outbound outreach, qualifying prospects, scheduling product demos, tracking activity in Salesforce, and collaborating with Account Executives, Marketing, and Sales Management. The role requires audit or accounting experience and offers a pathway into sales.

Leads BizzyCar’s accounting function, managing the accounting team, close processes, financial reporting, general ledger, SaaS billing and revenue workflows, audits, tax support, and internal controls. The role also translates business requirements into accounting policies, improves finance systems and processes, oversees accounts payable and receivable, and partners with cross-functional leaders on financial analysis and special projects.

Leads global financial consolidation, close governance, consolidated reporting, internal controls, and OneStream strategy. Oversees entity hierarchies, intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, SOX compliance, audits, and U.S. GAAP compliance. Drives finance transformation, automation, data governance, acquisitions, and integration of acquired entities into OneStream. Partners across finance, IT, and international organizations while managing accounting teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead national income tax accounting engagements, including global tax provision processes, client relationships, engagement teams, staffing, technical instruction, and business development. The role requires deep expertise in ASC 740 and/or IAS 12, corporate U.S. tax compliance, provision software, and team management. Travel is expected at 0%–10%.

Leads global financial consolidation, accounting close, consolidated financial statement integrity, internal controls, and reporting governance. Oversees OneStream strategy, administration, metadata, workflows, and enhancement roadmaps. Drives finance transformation, automation, data governance, acquisition accounting integration, and onboarding of acquired entities. Partners across finance, IT, and international organizations while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and applicable reporting standards.

Manage U.S. client service fund accounting activities for hedge fund clients, including workflow, deliverables, NAV calculations, P&L reporting, pricing, allocations, financial statements, and audit support. Supervise and mentor accounting staff, manage client relationships, support onboarding and fund launches, resolve operational issues, provide technical accounting guidance, and contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and implementations.

Manages product cost and inventory accounting, including standard cost variance analysis, inventory reconciliations, month-end close, journal entries, reporting, controls, and physical inventory processes. Leads and trains a Cost Accountant, supports pricing initiatives, develops inventory policies, partners with operations, and performs financial analyses and process improvement projects. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, independent decision-making, and oversight of accurate GAAP-compliant inventory reporting.

Leads and grows the Accounting Advisory practice in Boston by providing technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction, IPO, internal controls, and finance transformation advisory services. Manages client engagements, budgets, teams, deliverables, and stakeholder relationships; mentors consultants; develops AI-enabled solutions and new offerings; resolves project issues; and supports business development. The role requires hybrid office or client-site work three days weekly and up to 30% domestic travel.

Own end-to-end capital equipment and leased asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, impairments, disposals, leases, reconciliations, close activities, audits, and compliance with ASC 360 and ASC 842. Build scalable policies, controls, processes, and systems while partnering with Procurement, Facilities, Lab Operations, and Finance. Support capital projects, asset tracking, physical inventories, and complex technical accounting analyses in a high-growth, capital-intensive environment.

Leads accounting operations for Fidelity’s digital asset investment products across Geneva platforms and private funds. Oversees pricing, books and records, NAV production, financial reporting, reconciliations, valuation, staking lifecycle events, and controls. Partners with Accounting, Pricing, Technology, Product, Custody, and Risk teams to launch products, modernize infrastructure, integrate blockchain data, automate workflows, and improve scalability and transparency.

The Accounting Director oversees general ledger management, monthly GAAP financial reporting, annual audits, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance. Reporting to the CFO, the role partners with executive and program leaders, manages complex revenue streams, supports multi-entity reporting and consolidations, and presents financial information to executive and board stakeholders. The position requires strong nonprofit accounting expertise, including federal contracts, donor-restricted funds, Form 990, and Massachusetts UFR reporting.