Controller / Director of Finance

Controller – 3LED Inc.

Location: Massachusetts (with regular on-site time in VT and MA facilities)

Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution

Employment Type: Full-Time

About 3LED Inc.

3LED Inc. is a vertically integrated lighting and photonics platform operating multiple manufacturing and distribution divisions. We are a ~$24M private company focused on disciplined growth to $30M+ with operational stability and strong financial controls.

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to own accounting accuracy, month-end close, inventory integrity, and consolidated financial reporting across the 3LED platform.

This is an execution-first accounting role. It is not a CFO-track position.

Position Summary:

The Controller will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting function across multiple divisions, ensuring clean financial reporting, strong internal controls, and disciplined month-end close processes.

This role requires comfort working in operational environments, including time spent at manufacturing facilities to support inventory accounting and cost discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the monthly close process , including general ledger oversight, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting , WIP tracking, and cost accounting
• Maintain GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• Oversee financial statements and management reporting
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting workflows
• Partner with division leaders to improve financial discipline and data accuracy
• Support ERP system usage and accounting process improvement
• Coordinate with external CPA firm on tax filings and audits
• Monitor cash flow and working capital

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Proven ownership of full month-end close
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-intensive environments strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and reconciliations
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations
• ERP experience (NetSuite, Rootstock, SAP, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is comfortable in the weeds — reconciliations, inventory cleanup, data accuracy
• Prefers hands-on accounting over managing large teams
• Values disciplined execution and financial integrity
• Has worked in private company or owner-operated environments
• Communicates clearly with operational leaders
• Is willing to spend time on-site in manufacturing facilities

What Success Looks Like:

Within 12 months:

• Month-end close is consistent and predictable
• Inventory and cost accounting processes are clean and reliable
• Consolidated reporting across divisions is accurate and timely
• Division leaders trust the numbers
• Financial controls and workflows are disciplined and repeatable

Compensation:

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, including base salary and 401(k) match.

Why Join 3LED?

• Direct impact in a growing manufacturing business
• Close collaboration with operational leadership
• Opportunity to build disciplined accounting infrastructure
• Stable, private company environment

We believe that Bright Minds Make Light Work™. Since 2003, our team of innovators, engineers, and creators has been revolutionizing the way the world experiences light. From our headquarters in Woburn, MA, we design, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge LED components and modules that power lighting solutions in homes, businesses, and critical industries like science, medicine, aerospace, and the military. Our mantra, Bright Minds™, reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and excellence. We are more than a workplace—we're a team of diverse, driven individuals united by a passion for innovation and an unrelenting focus on delivering exceptional results. We value growth and celebrate our people. By promoting from within and rewarding outstanding work, team contributions, and commitment, ensures that talent and dedication never go unnoticed. Our compensation and benefits are crafted to attract and retain the best. In addition to competitive base salaries, we offer quarterly bonuses, profit-sharing opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including: a group wide Fidelity 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match. The Gradifi program, helping employees pay off student loans or save for their children’s education. Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and disability coverage—with 100% of premiums covered for individuals. We are proud to be recognized as a leader in innovation and growth. We’ve been named one of Red Herring's Top 100 Most Innovative Companies in the Americas and featured in Inc. Magazine's list of fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the U.S.. Our patented technologies are trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands and can be found in over 40 countries worldwide. If you’re ready to bring your Bright Mind™ to a team that’s transforming the lighting industry, we want to hear from you!