Senior Accountant, Informa TechTarget

This role is based in our Newton, Boston office.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing complex accounting functions with a focus on financial reporting, employee compensation accounting, and SEC compliance. This role serves as a key member of the accounting team, providing technical expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and regulatory filings. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to support organizational decision-making and compliance requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and review complex balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Develop and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Lead accounting processes related to employee compensation
• Perform detailed monthly P&L variance analysis, identifying and explaining significant fluctuations to management
• Support the preparation of SEC filings including 10-K and 10-Q reports, ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements
• Assist in drafting financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A sections for regulatory filings
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Develop and maintain documentation of accounting processes to ensure SOX compliance
• Research technical accounting issues and prepare position papers on complex accounting matters
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives
• Prepare special financial analyses and reports as requested by management

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree a plus
• CPA certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including public accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement preparation
• Proficiency in financial analysis and variance reporting
• Experience with SEC filings including 10-K and 10-Q preparation
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail with high standards for accuracy
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong research skills and ability to interpret technical accounting guidance

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

The salary range for this role is $80,000- $100,000 based on experience. 

This posting will automatically expire on 12/9/2025.