17 Results for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Payroll Analyst

Cambridge, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and compliant payroll operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role combines day-to-day payroll execution with analytical work, including reviewing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and responding to employee questions. The position also plays a key part in optimizing Workday payroll processes, developing reporting solutions, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and improve overall efficiency. Responsibilities: • Process payroll activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established policies and regulatory requirements. • Review payroll records through audits and reconciliations, identify variances, and resolve issues before final processing. • Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports to support decision-making, compliance monitoring, and operational visibility. • Serve as a resource for employee payroll-related questions, researching concerns and providing clear resolutions. • Manage and support Workday payroll functions, including configuration updates, calculated fields, troubleshooting, and system maintenance. • Collaborate with Finance, IT, Financial Aid, and other internal teams to streamline payroll workflows and strengthen internal controls. • Assist with testing and implementing payroll system enhancements to improve functionality and user experience. • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with applicable labor regulations and federal and state tax requirements.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Douglas, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support the financial performance and accounting activities of our manufacturing operation in Douglas, Massachusetts. This role partners closely with plant leadership and finance stakeholders to evaluate production costs, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide insight into operational profitability. The position also contributes to a reliable month-end close, budget development, and ongoing financial analysis that supports informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Partner with plant operations and finance leadership to track job cost activity and help maintain accurate financial data across production processes. • Analyze labor performance, manufacturing cost trends, and operational variances to highlight risks, explain results, and support profitability improvement. • Prepare and post month-end journal entries while completing assigned close activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Review inventory balances, perform related analysis, and process necessary adjustments to improve reporting quality and support efficient inventory management. • Examine completed jobs and compare actual results against estimates to uncover discrepancies, input issues, and other unusual cost patterns. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and intercompany balances on a recurring basis to maintain accurate records and support financial integrity. • Assist with monthly and quarterly financial statement analysis and help present findings, trends, and variance explanations to management. • Contribute to budget planning, forecast review, and actual-to-budget analysis while responding to leadership questions and ad hoc financial requests. • Support audit activity by preparing documentation, answering information requests, and helping maintain compliance with internal control standards. • Recommend and help implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Financial Reporting Analysts

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for experienced Financial Reporting Analysts to support mutual fund reporting activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will help deliver accurate shareholder reports and regulatory filings while partnering with auditors, legal teams, fund leadership, and other key stakeholders. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who bring strong mutual fund reporting expertise, sound U.S. GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage complex reporting deadlines in a highly regulated environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review quarterly, semiannual, and annual shareholder reports for mutual fund portfolios in compliance with applicable U.S. regulatory standards. • Analyze complex accounting activity and translate findings into clear financial statement disclosures, footnotes, and supporting schedules. • Perform detailed reconciliations to validate reporting accuracy and resolve discrepancies before submission deadlines. • Coordinate the completion and filing of required regulatory documents, including fund-related submissions, with a strong focus on timeliness and completeness. • Partner with legal counsel, external auditors, fund management teams, and board representatives to support reporting deliverables and address reporting questions. • Lead day-to-day financial reporting activities, provide guidance to team members, and help strengthen overall team performance. • Respond to client, audit, and stakeholder inquiries by providing clear explanations and well-supported reporting documentation. • Identify opportunities to enhance reporting workflows, strengthen controls, and improve the efficiency of reporting processes and systems.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Risk Reporting Analyst

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Performance & Risk Reporting Analyst to join a long-term contract assignment in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate operational and reporting needs into clear requirements, support solution delivery, and help ensure reporting outputs meet client expectations. This position is ideal for someone who can balance analytical thinking, client service, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Analyze business and reporting needs by working closely with client-facing teams, operations partners, and technical groups to define practical solutions.• Prepare and deliver performance-related reporting, including attribution, contribution, and ex-post risk analysis, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.• Turn client-driven updates into documented requirements and support the execution of approved reporting and process changes.• Serve as a key point of coordination among stakeholders, including offshore support teams, to ensure deliverables align with business expectations.• Respond to reporting-related inquiries from shared communication channels and provide clear, timely follow-up to clients and internal partners.• Contribute to client onboarding activities by helping establish reporting processes, validate requirements, and support implementation tasks for the operations team.• Plan and carry out system and reporting tests to confirm that business requirements are met and issues are identified before release.• Maintain adherence to established controls and risk practices designed to reduce operational exposure across team activities.• Assist team leadership with project-based work and centralized initiatives that support broader business objectives.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Fund Valuation Analyst

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Fund Valuation Analyst to join a team in Boston, Massachusetts and contribute to the accuracy and integrity of data that supports mutual fund pricing and daily valuation activities. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone with a background in fund administration, investment operations, or securities data who enjoys detailed analysis and problem-solving. The role requires strong coordination, sound judgment, and the ability to work onsite five days per week while supporting consistent valuation processes. Responsibilities: • Review and maintain security reference information used in mutual fund valuation and pricing workflows • Investigate data exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and missing security details by conducting research across internal and external sources • Support net asset value-related processes by helping ensure valuation inputs are complete, accurate, and timely • Partner with fund accounting, investment operations, and related teams to resolve issues affecting securities setup and valuation quality • Analyze federal securities and other investment instruments to confirm required attributes are properly reflected in reference data records • Use Excel and other research tools to organize findings, reconcile information, and document changes made to security records • Monitor daily valuation support activities and escalate issues that could affect reporting deadlines or pricing accuracy • Assist with operational updates or process changes that impact reference data maintenance and fund valuation support
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Haverhill, MA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume invoice processing and payment operations for a team in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in account coding, and confidence handling vendor payments through multiple methods. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, ensure timely disbursements, and contribute to a smooth end-to-end accounts payable process. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and promptly while reviewing documentation for completeness and compliance. • Assign proper general ledger coding to invoices and expense items to support accurate financial reporting. • Perform three-way matching by validating invoices against purchase orders and receiving records before payment approval. • Prepare and execute ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with established payment schedules. • Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and communicate with internal teams or vendors as needed. • Maintain organized accounts payable records and ensure supporting documents are properly filed for audit readiness. • Monitor outstanding payables and help ensure all approved obligations are paid within required timelines.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

North Brookfield, MA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing organization in North Brookfield, Massachusetts on a Contract basis. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys managing invoice activity, maintaining strong vendor communication, and supporting accurate payment processing. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to daily accounts payable operations while assisting with additional projects as needed. Responsibilities: • Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including reviewing, entering, and processing vendor invoices in a timely manner. • Communicate with vendors to address payment questions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive business relationships. • Apply accurate account coding to invoices and supporting documentation before submission for payment. • Prepare and coordinate ACH payments and check runs while ensuring compliance with internal controls. • Research and reconcile invoice or payment issues to support accurate financial records. • Assist with special assignments and departmental projects related to accounts payable operations.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Wilmington, MA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Wilmington, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with invoice processing and payment workflows, and committed to maintaining accuracy in financial records. The position will play an important part in ensuring vendors are paid correctly and on time while supporting efficient accounts payable activities. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, assign the appropriate accounting codes, and prepare transactions for timely processing. • Manage accounts payable activities by verifying documentation, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate payment records. • Process ACH payments and assist with scheduled check runs to ensure vendors receive funds within established timelines. • Reconcile invoice details against supporting information and follow up on missing or inconsistent data as needed. • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to address payment questions and clarify billing issues. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and update financial information to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst

Haverhilll, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Business/Financial Analyst to support financial and operational performance in Haverhilll, Massachusetts. This role focuses on product costing, inventory analysis, and month-end activities within a manufacturing environment, while partnering closely with sourcing, warehouse, and production teams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, communicates financial insights clearly, and helps turn complex data into practical business actions. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly cost simulation activities and annual standard cost updates with a strong focus on accuracy, timing, and issue resolution.• Research costing exceptions and work with cross-functional partners to correct discrepancies and address underlying causes.• Monitor cost improvement initiatives, measure their financial effect, and provide regular updates that keep stakeholders aligned on progress.• Support inventory close processes by reconciling records, posting required entries, and analyzing differences between subledger and general ledger balances.• Review inventory-related costs, including adjustments, scrap, and revaluation impacts, and explain notable variances.• Prepare recurring inventory analyses covering reserves, restricted stock, goods receipts, last-time-buy materials, and month-over-month balance movements.• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory levels through data-driven insight, and contribute to forecasting inventory values and related cost impacts.• Perform standard cost variance analysis, record required accounting entries, and assist with audit requests tied to inventory and costing matters.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst

Hampton, NH
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support Oracle-focused initiatives within a utilities and infrastructure environment in Hampton, New Hampshire. This Long-term Contract position will work closely with business and technical teams to define needs, improve workflows, and help deliver effective solutions across finance, operations, and IT. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on Oracle experience, and the ability to turn complex business objectives into clear, actionable documentation. Responsibilities: • Partner with business leaders and technical teams to identify, clarify, and document functional and operational needs for Oracle-based applications. • Convert business objectives into detailed requirements, user stories, process flows, and supporting documentation for delivery teams. • Evaluate current workflows to uncover efficiency opportunities and recommend practical system or process enhancements. • Support Oracle-related implementations, platform updates, integrations, and other enterprise application initiatives. • Lead requirement workshops, stakeholder discussions, and validation sessions to confirm scope, priorities, and expected outcomes. • Work closely with developers, database specialists, and quality teams to ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations. • Assist with planning, coordination, and issue resolution for Oracle environment changes, including upgrade or migration-related activities. • Create and maintain process maps, workflow documentation, and reporting artifacts to support decision-making and knowledge sharing.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
67.2885 - 77.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Analyst to support a financial services organization in Boston, Massachusetts through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position focuses on portfolio and investment data within a private equity setting, helping teams improve reporting accuracy, streamline data processes, and turn complex business needs into reliable technical solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on experience with Chronograph, and the ability to work closely with investment, finance, operations, and technology partners. Responsibilities: • Manage the collection, organization, and maintenance of portfolio-company data to support reporting and analysis across private equity and alternative investment activities. • Translate business objectives into clear data definitions, rules, and technical requirements for reporting and workflow improvements. • Perform data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation activities to ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple data sources. • Partner with investment professionals, finance teams, portfolio operations, and technology stakeholders to deliver dependable data solutions aligned with business priorities. • Monitor data quality, investigate inconsistencies, and drive issue resolution through root-cause analysis and corrective actions. • Support reporting processes by preparing and validating financial, operational, and investment-related datasets and key performance indicators. • Use tools such as Snowflake and Microsoft Azure to assist with data processing, storage, and analysis in a controlled environment. • Contribute to data migration and workflow enhancement initiatives where portfolio and investment data must be integrated or restructured.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Concord, MA
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a lean and collaborative finance organization in Concord, Massachusetts area on a Contract basis. This position will work closely with the VP of Finance to strengthen planning, reporting, and decision support across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A expertise, a hands-on approach, and the ability to translate financial insights into practical recommendations for cross-functional teams. Responsibilities:• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning activities to support short- and long-range business objectives.• Build and refine financial models that evaluate performance trends, business drivers, and strategic opportunities.• Perform variance analysis to explain results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, highlighting risks and opportunities.• Partner with teams across Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and R&D to provide financial guidance and support informed decision-making.• Conduct ad hoc analysis on topics such as customer lifetime value, acquisition economics, and profitability to improve resource allocation.• Extract and interpret data from business systems, including NetSuite and Shopify, to produce clear and actionable reporting.• Assist with documenting finance-related processes and improving consistency in planning and analysis workflows.• Operate as an independent contributor in a fast-moving environment, supporting a small organization with broad analytical needs
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

Woburn, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Excellent opportunity to join a Global Medical Device Manufacturer in the Woburn area in need of a Financial Analyst due to growth. This is a newly created position reporting into the Director of FP&A and will be part of 3-person team. Responsibilities include assist with preparation of board slides and KPI dashboards, support consolidation of monthly business review, involvement with annual operating plan, expense analysis and developing operating expense budgets and financial statement review. This role will also get involved in financial system improvement projects partnering with IT. This is a very data driven role supporting multiple locations, ERP systems and will be partnering with Business Unit leaders. BS Degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA a plus with 2+ years of relevant work experience ideally in a Manufacturing environment. Strong systems skills required, Power BI, Hyperion and advanced Excel. Must have strong communication skills, attention to detail along with strong analytical experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company experiencing rapid growth offering future growth opportunities. Strong leadership team in place, team collaborative friendly environment with strong overall benefit plan. This is mostly onsite role but tons of flexibility when needed. Email dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn for immediate consideration.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

HRIS Analyst

Cambridge, MA
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Temporary / Contract
31 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HRIS Analyst to support a contract opportunity based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for a technically strong HR systems specialist who can manage Dayforce administration, produce accurate reporting, and contribute to efficient HR operations within a global organization of approximately 300 employees. You will collaborate with a team of eight and partner with internal stakeholders to keep HR data, processes, and system performance running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Administer and maintain the Dayforce platform, ensuring reliable day-to-day system performance and data accuracy. • Develop, refine, and deliver reports that support HR, payroll, and business decision-making needs. • Monitor HR system activity, investigate issues, and coordinate with Dayforce support to resolve technical problems in a timely manner. • Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and Payroll teams to support integrated processes and consistent data flow across systems. • Assist with core HR operations by providing system support, troubleshooting user questions, and helping maintain process standards. • Review HR data for completeness and integrity, applying best practices for data management and system governance. • Document procedures and support process-driven workflows that improve consistency and operational efficiency. • Work closely with a collaborative team of eight to contribute to ongoing HRIS improvements and daily functional support.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

NAV Valuation Analyst

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced NAV Valuation Specialist in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position focuses on supporting the daily valuation cycle for mutual funds, helping ensure accurate and timely net asset value delivery through careful analysis and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong fund accounting knowledge, sound judgment around pricing and valuation matters, and the ability to perform consistently in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily mutual fund valuation activities and help maintain the accuracy and timeliness of net asset value production.• Examine security master and pricing information to identify inconsistencies, confirm data integrity, and support reliable fund valuation results.• Research and resolve valuation breaks and other exceptions related to cash, holdings, prices, and reference data.• Review fund transactions and portfolio activity to verify completeness, accuracy, and alignment with accounting records.• Work closely with Fund Accounting and Operations teams to address issues that could affect daily valuation output.• Escalate complex pricing or valuation concerns when needed and contribute to well-supported issue resolution.• Maintain organized documentation of reviews, findings, and follow-up actions to support auditability and operational transparency.• Operate effectively within strict daily production timelines while upholding a high standard of accuracy and control.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Salem, NH
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a Financial Services organization in Salem, New Hampshire on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records organized, resolving inconsistencies, and supporting core accounting operations with precision. The role will contribute to daily transaction processing, account balancing, and billing support while working within established procedures and deadlines. Responsibilities:• Record incoming payments accurately and manage routine bookkeeping activities to keep financial data current.• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements by reviewing transactions and resolving unmatched items promptly.• Assist with accounts receivable invoicing and provide support for accounts payable processing as needed.• Use QuickBooks Desktop and advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, to organize, analyze, and report financial information.• Investigate payment or account discrepancies and take appropriate steps to correct records and maintain consistency.• Follow detailed daily workflows and accounting procedures to ensure reliable and compliant processing.• Maintain a high standard of accuracy when updating records, preparing entries, and handling supporting documentation.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Haverhill, MA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Haverhill, Massachusetts on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on accurate financial processing, organized recordkeeping, and timely follow-up across receivables and payables. The ideal candidate brings strong spreadsheet skills, a sharp eye for detail, and at least two years of relevant accounting experience. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions by supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. • Prepare and issue invoices accurately while maintaining complete billing documentation. • Distribute customer account statements and follow up as needed to support timely payment activity. • Use Excel extensively to organize data, track account activity, and assist with reporting tasks. • Reconcile account information and investigate discrepancies to help maintain accurate financial records. • Provide broad accounting assistance to the team based on daily business needs and shifting priorities.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

17 results for Compensation Analyst in Cambridge, MA