Senior Director, Global Accounting

Location
:
Greater Boston (Metro West)
Reports To
:
Vice President, Global Controller
Compensation
: $199,000 – $330,000 (Dependent upon experience) + executive benefits
Travel
:
Up to 25% (domestic and international)

A global life sciences and analytical instruments company is seeking a Senior Director, Global Accounting to lead the accounting and financial reporting integration of a recently completed acquisition. This highly visible role will play a critical part in ensuring a seamless close integration, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, and driving alignment across global regions, business units, and shared services.

• Leading the global accounting and financial reporting integration of a large, complex acquisition
• Defining and executing an end-to-end accounting integration roadmap, including close processes, reporting structures, controls, and policies
• Partnering with M&A, Finance, IT, and Operations to support Day 1 readiness, purchase accounting and post‑close transformation initiatives
• Overseeing the onboarding of acquired entities into ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP)
• Harmonizing charts of accounts, accounting policies and financial processes across legacy and acquired businesses
• Serving as the primary accounting and reporting point of contact under Transition Services Agreements (TSA)
• Directing monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for acquired entities, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable global accounting standards
• Leading preparation and review of acquisition‑related disclosures for external reporting (10‑K, 10‑Q, etc.)
• Collaborating with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Audit teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of consolidated financial statements
• Partnering with Internal Controls leadership to design and implement SOX‑compliant control frameworks for newly integrated entities
• Supporting internal and external audit activities related to acquisition and integration efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or Chartered Accountant required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and corporate controllership roles
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or people‑management capacity
• Extensive experience with large‑scale acquisitions and post‑merger integrations in a global public‑company environment
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, including purchase accounting (ASC 805) and consolidation
• Strong ERP and financial reporting systems experience (SAP preferred)
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional, high‑visibility initiatives in complex environments

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Ellie Boyd at