Principal Accountant

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Waltham, MA, USA
Hybrid
135K-145K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Empowering secure digital identities for healthcare and beyond.
The Role
The Principal Accountant oversees international accounting functions, month-end close, reconciliations, and collaborates with various departments for compliance and audit support.
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Ready to join a team that’s all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.

We believe work can be more than a job or task—it’s a collective spirit; the type that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what’s possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amidst change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results—for your career, your teammates, and our customers.

When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you’re looking for a place to match your passion with purpose—and where every day you can make an impact—you’ll find it here.

We are seeking a Principal Accountant to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Waltham, MA office.

Job Summary

The Principal Accountant is responsible for executing Imprivata’s international accounting functions and assisting with global technical accounting. The day-to-day functions include journal entries, month-end close reconciliations, accounts payable review, cash management and local tax filings. The position requires ownership of the accounting processes for multiple international entities, strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to strategically collaborate cross-functionally.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute the international monthly financial close process. This includes ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, posting journal entries, preparing account balance reconciliations and reports.
  • Assist with complex technical accounting research and special projects, as needed.
  • Support and review international accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling accounts.
  • Partner with Treasury to optimize cash flows by performing bank reconciliations for all international banks and supporting incoming and outgoing wires.
  • Partner with HR to ensure timely payment of all international payrolls.
  • Collaborate with outside consultants to ensure successful domestic and international audit results and compliance for all subsidiaries.
  • Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses.
  • Support the Accounting Manager in the identification of workflow process improvements.
  • Partner with third party service providers to ensure all local reporting requirements are met including, but not limited to, Value-Added Tax.
  • Other duties as assigned and required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA required. Other advanced credentials preferred (e.g. MBA).
  • 5-7 years of professional experience – public required but a mix of public accounting and private industry experience preferred.
  • Software or other technology industry experience preferred.
  • Excellent technical accounting skills required, including strong knowledge and experience with US GAAP.
  • Advanced Excel Skills as well as excellent organizational skills.
  • Experience with NetSuite is preferred. Coupa, Concur, FloQast and Salesforce experience a plus.
  • Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity and automate financial processes a plus.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

This position offers a total compensation range of $135,000.00 to $145,000.00 (inclusive of base salary and variable compensation, such as bonuses and incentives). In addition, more information about Imprivata’s benefit offerings can be found here. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata’s compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and qualifications.

At Imprivata, we have a top-notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!

Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
1,372 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

For more than two decades, Imprivata has been redefining how life- and mission-critical industries secure and manage digital identities. We empower healthcare and enterprise organizations to enable fast, compliant, and secure access to technology—allowing clinicians and staff to stay focused on what matters most: patient care and operational excellence. Our digital identity platform is purpose-built for complex environments where every second counts and security can never take a back seat. From authentication and access management to device, application, and identity governance, Imprivata provides a unified approach that balances usability with protection. Trusted by the world’s leading healthcare systems and enterprises in over 45 countries, we deliver solutions that improve efficiency, safeguard data, and drive digital transformation. At Imprivata, our commitment goes beyond technology—we partner closely with our customers to ensure their success, every step of the way.

Why Work With Us

At Imprivata, every voice matters. We’re a global team driven by innovation, compassion, and collaboration. Together, we live our values—Raise the Bar, Own the Outcome, Stay Nimble, and Win Together—while making a real impact on healthcare, technology, and the communities we serve.

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Imprivata Offices

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Imprivata offers a flexible hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote. Collaboration is key, and schedules are coordinated with managers to balance flexibility and connection.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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