Senior Accountant, International Finance Group

Senior Accountant, International Finance Group

A leading global private equity firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its International Finance Group in Boston. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants more than a traditional close-and-reconcile role. The position offers broad exposure across international accounting, statutory reporting, analysis, audit coordination, and cross-functional partnership within a sophisticated global organization.

This role supports the financial reporting and integrity of a portfolio of non-U.S. subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions and partners closely with finance leadership, tax, legal, compliance, FP&A, and external service providers. It is an excellent fit for someone coming from public accounting or a complex multinational environment who wants to step into a role with real ownership, strong mentorship, and long-term growth potential.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Join a highly respected global investment platform with an outstanding reputation and strong culture
• Gain meaningful exposure to complex international accounting, multi-entity reporting, and cross-border operations
• Work directly with senior leadership and key business partners across the organization
• Enjoy a collaborative team environment with strong work/life balance relative to comparable platforms
• Take on a role with real variety, visibility, and future growth runway

Key responsibilities

• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities for a portfolio of international entities
• Review monthly reporting packages from in-country accounting providers and ensure alignment with internal policies and applicable accounting standards
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory reporting, including financial statement review and audit coordination
• Partner with tax advisors and internal stakeholders on entity-level tax compliance, transfer pricing, and related filings
• Monitor cash activity, intercompany transactions, and overall subsidiary financial performance
• Prepare financial analysis, variance commentary, and presentation materials for leadership and business reviews
• Coordinate with Legal, Tax, Compliance, and other internal teams on entity maintenance, governance matters, and ad hoc projects
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, controls enhancement, and better use of systems and automation

Ideal background

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within public accounting and/or a multinational corporate environment
• Prior public accounting experience required; Big 4 or larger regional firm background strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Experience with international entities, statutory reporting, and multi-currency environments
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Workday or another Tier 1 ERP is highly attractive
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is a plus
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across cultures, teams, and time zones