Senior Manager Accounting / Assistant Controller

Ready to run accounting operations for a publicly traded, medical device company with a proven platform? Join our client’s high-performing finance team in Lexington, MA as the Senior Manager, Accounting — a true #2 to the Controller and the natural successor for the Assistant Controller title. You’ll own the full monthly close, manage a team of 3, and drive AP, AR, payroll, reporting, and audit prep in a hybrid role (3 days/week onsite: Tue/Wed/Thu).

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 bonus equity.

Location: Hybrid – Lexington, MA (3 days/week onsite required: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

Note: The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

Why Join Us?

• Clear Path to Assistant Controller — this role is being built as the successor.
• Public Company Experience — own the close, reporting, and audit for a NASDAQ-listed med device innovator.
• High-Visibility Leadership — manage a team of 3 and partner directly with the Controller and C-suite.
• Best-in-Class Team — KBW has placed 5 people here; finance is collaborative, process-driven, and growing.
• Strong Compensation — $140–$160K base, bonus, equity, and full benefits.
• Meaningful Mission — your work ensures faster, safer release of life-saving pharmaceuticals and biologics.
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Own the full monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process — accurate, fast, GAAP-compliant.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll (global oversight), Concur expenses, and general accounting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 accounting professionals.
• Perform/review reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analysis.
• Drive audit prep and serve as primary contact for external auditors and tax teams.
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation across financial reporting.
• Partner on budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including system upgrades and reporting automation.
• Serve as backup for payroll and Concur processing.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 8–10 years progressive accounting experience with proven management of staff.
• Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Industry: Life sciences / medical device strongly preferred; public company experience a big plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong SAP, Concur, UKG a plus; advanced Excel required.
• Knowledge: Deep GAAP, inventory/COGS, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
• Skills: Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication abilities — can present to executives and train staff.
• Mindset: Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced public company environment.
• Location: Local to the Lexington, MA area for hybrid schedule (3 days/week onsite required).
  
  

Ready to Step into Leadership at a Public Med Device Innovator?

Join a company where your accounting leadership directly impacts patient outcomes worldwide! Submit your resume to Kyle Emery at kemery@kbwfinancial.com today. Don’t miss this high-visibility, succession-track role!

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