Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Acton, Massachusetts area. This role is vital to driving financial leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the company’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, while fostering collaboration across departments and leading a high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic accounting leadership to support the company’s goals and enhance shareholder value.

• Oversee all aspects of accounting, including financial reporting, consolidations, operational accounting, internal controls.

• Evaluate and improve current accounting practices and policies to align with evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the financial close process, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and management reports, while driving process efficiencies.

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations, collaborating with legal teams on governance-related matters.

• Maintain the integrity of financial reporting systems and controls, scaling processes to support future company growth.

• Collaborate with internal audit, IT, tax, treasury, and legal teams to ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting.

• Participate in strategic initiatives involving accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, providing updates to the audit committee.

• Foster a culture of performance and continuous improvement within the finance/accounting team, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Work closely with internal and external auditors to support financial and operational audits.

• Proven experience in accounting leadership roles, including controllership and financial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of accounting close processes and regulatory compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley.

• Expertise in financial systems such as NetSuite or D365, with the ability to scale processes for growth and support ongoing implementation.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach finance teams, fostering growth and teamwork.

• Track record of implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiency.

• Experience working with auditors and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.