We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity based on site in Lexington, Massachusetts. This role will lead core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and provide dependable reporting to the VP of Accounting and Finance. The ideal candidate brings strong close and reconciliation experience, works comfortably in project-based environments with time tracking, and can help ensure reliable financial oversight across daily and month-end activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring entries are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.<br>• Manage general ledger activity and review journal entries to maintain complete and well-supported financial records.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations for key accounts and balance sheet areas, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate audit support by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses needed for financial statement review activities.<br>• Oversee the accounts payable function through guidance and supervision of the AP Specialist.<br>• Monitor payroll processing for approximately 60 employees in partnership with an external payroll provider to ensure accuracy and proper posting.<br>• Prepare and analyze accounting data for leadership, delivering clear financial information to the VP of Accounting and Finance.<br>• Support accounting operations within a project-driven, time-and-billing business model, including alignment of costs, labor tracking, and related financial records.
<p>A growing and innovative organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and help scale processes in a dynamic environment.</p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will serve as a key contributor across financial reporting, compliance, operational accounting, process optimization, and strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules while maintaining strong accounting standards and controls.</li><li>Partner with finance and business stakeholders to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.</li><li>Evaluate existing procedures and identify opportunities for automation, workflow enhancements, and operational improvements.</li><li>Support audit activities and coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual financial statement audits and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal control frameworks, risk mitigation practices, and documentation standards.</li><li>Monitor cash activity and contribute to forecasting, treasury management, and financial planning initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership on special projects, business initiatives, reporting enhancements, and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Act as a resource and mentor across the accounting function while helping establish best practices and consistency throughout the team.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Fiduciary Tax Manager to lead tax compliance activities for a diverse book of trusts, estates, foundations, and retirement accounts in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is central to ensuring accurate filings, sound interpretation of governing documents, and timely responses to fiduciary tax matters. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, strong judgment, and the ability to work closely with internal partners and external advisors in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the end-to-end tax reporting cycle for a broad portfolio of fiduciary entities, ensuring filings are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee the preparation and final review of federal and state fiduciary returns, along with associated informational forms and supporting documentation.<br>• Analyze trust and estate instruments to determine proper tax treatment, including matters related to transfer tax considerations.<br>• Evaluate quarterly and annual tax obligations, confirm estimated payments, and track ongoing compliance deadlines across multiple accounts.<br>• Work closely with trust administration and other fiduciary partners to resolve tax questions and support account-specific planning needs.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for tax agencies by addressing notices, responding to inquiries, and helping bring outstanding issues to resolution.<br>• Maintain strong oversight of fiduciary tax data, documentation, and reporting processes to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
<p>My client, a Real Estate company in Boston is looking to hire a Development Accounting Manager to join the company. The Development Accounting Manager will report to the Director and handle all things related to development accounting for the company. Compensation is $110-130K + Bonus. This company offers nice growth potential, a great hybrid schedule that can be very flexible, great benefits including 401K match & alot of time off. </p><p><br></p><p>If interested in hearing more, please email matthew.katz@roberthalf or message me on Linkedin ASAP. Thank you.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Interim Accounting Manager to strengthen the accounting team in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can step in quickly, take ownership of core accounting activities, and deliver accurate results in a fast-moving environment. The role requires someone who can balance oversight responsibilities with day-to-day accounting execution while building effective working relationships across internal and remote teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are completed accurately.<br>• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and other general ledger activities to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations while also contributing directly to detailed transactional work when needed.<br>• Resolve accounting discrepancies and investigate issues promptly to support accurate books and records.<br>• Provide dependable support for the U.S. accounting function, including coordination of activities shared with offshore team members.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to gather information, clarify accounting needs, and keep deliverables moving forward.<br>• Apply strong spreadsheet and system skills to analyze data, improve accuracy, and support efficient accounting processes.<br>• Assist with audit-related requests and provide documentation needed for financial statement reviews and audits.