Work Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Summary:

Seeking an experienced Accounting Consultant with a strong background in controllership and inventory accounting within large organizations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), and a proven ability to lead account cleanup, improve close processes, and implement best practices in accounting and inventory management.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and guide the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy in journal entries, accruals, allocations, and adjustments.
• Lead initiatives to identify and resolve account discrepancies, implementing sustainable corrective actions for account cleanup.
• Develop and maintain process planning calendars to coordinate close activities and ensure timely completion across teams.
• Perform and review complex balance sheet reconciliations, addressing variances with urgency and precision.
• Establish and enforce best practices for internal controls and accounting policies in line with large enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Document accounting processes and procedures to support audit readiness, compliance, and organizational continuity.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O to manage inventory accounting, validate transactions, and provide financial insights for decision-making.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct experience as a Controller or in a senior controllership role at a large organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of controllership functions: financial close, internal controls, policy governance, audit coordination, and multi-entity oversight.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) for both accounting and inventory management.
• Extensive background in managing inventory accounting, including cost accounting, inventory valuation methods, sub-ledger reconciliation, and period-end close within D365 F&O.
• Ability to configure, navigate, and troubleshoot Dynamics 365 F&O modules related to inventory, projects, and accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and internal control frameworks in large enterprise environments.
• Proven track record of managing tight month-end close timelines and coordinating across finance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Experience leading account cleanup and remediation in complex, high-volume accounting settings.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present findings to executive stakeholders.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in consulting or contract roles supporting large-scale accounting transformation or cleanup projects.
• Familiarity with advanced D365 F&O configurations, including inventory costing profiles, warehouse management integration, and landed cost modules.
• Experience with multi-site or multi-entity inventory management in D365 F&O.
• Strong communication skills for translating complex accounting and inventory issues into actionable recommendations for finance leadership.

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