Sr. Accountant Consolidations

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant, Consolidations is responsible for performing and reviewing complex accounting activities that support accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role leads key elements of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; prepares account reconciliations and financial analyses; strengthens internal controls; and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes. The Senior Accountant also serves as a technical resource and informal mentor to junior accounting team members.

Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Organize and execute the monthly consolidation and preparation of centralized financials for a global organization, incorporating multiple ERPs, data sources, legal entities, and foreign currencies.
• Deliver quarterly and annual disclosure requirements accurately and timely, including introduction of automation, efficiency gains and process improvements where possible.
• Support global external audit completion with effective centralized coordination and status tracking.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement activity; investigate variances, identify trends, and communicate findings.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Support preparation of internal financial statements, management reports, and audit schedules.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to information requests.
• Evaluate accounting processes and controls; recommend and implement improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Support global balance sheet reviews and resulting actions across all legal entities.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, payroll, tax, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other teams to resolve accounting matters.
• Research accounting issues and document conclusions, policies, and procedures.
• Support system implementations, integrations, acquisitions, and other finance initiatives as assigned.
• Provide guidance, work review, and coaching to Staff Accountants while promoting knowledge sharing and consistent practices.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial general ledger, financial close, and consolidation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Experience with an ERP system, preferably SAP, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, identify root causes, and deliver accurate work under deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred.
• Public accounting, manufacturing, life sciences, or multi-entity experience may be preferred based on business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Comfort with working at a computer for extended periods.

• Capacity to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required

• Able to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.

• Occasional need to move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

• Competitive 401k company match

• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Generous Tuition reimbursement

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

• Professional development, engagement and events

• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices

• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Hybrid in Waltham, MA

Targeted Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000/yr

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

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EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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