SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / CONTROLLER

Cambridge Innovation Institute
Needham, MA

Our environment is friendly, inclusive, and very fast-paced, where people work hard and are rewarded and recognized for their efforts.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / CONTROLLER

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-driven, analytical, and proactive SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / CONTROLLER to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and contributes to process improvements. The Senior Accountant / Controller will play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data.

Location is hybrid: mostly remote, with 1-2 days/week working in Needham, MA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

  • Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts
  • Assist with revenue recognition and expense allocations
  • Review and reconcile bank accounts, credit card transactions, and balance sheet accounts

Audit & Compliance

  • Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies
  • Assist in developing and updating accounting procedures

Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance accounting systems
  • Participate in or lead special projects as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (QuickBooks, Sage Intact, Microsoft Dynamics) and ADP (Workforce Now)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling, etc.)
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

Compensation : $130,000 - $150,000 annual salary, plus incentive plan

Please direct résumé to:

Ben Patel

Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]

CII is proud to offer its employees these benefits and more:

  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Generous paid leave
  • Company profit share
  • 401(k) with company match
  • FSA plan


CII Cares

CII is devoted to community service, organizing volunteer activities throughout the year to support underserved populations and practice environmental sustainability.


CII Celebrates Diversity!

We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posted 2025-12-11

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