Controller

Direct hire

Process- 2 video interviews + onsite

Industry- Industrial automation, manufacturing & distribution of electrical/automation components, privately owned (PE), 140M revenue, growing, about 250 employees, this role has 6 reports

Hours- full-time

Location- Franklin, MA (just off Route 495)

WFH situation- Hybrid (Mon-Thur onsite)

Must haves:

-Accounting or Finance degree

-5+ years of relevant accounting experience

-Manufacturing industry

-Supervisory experience (6 reports)

-Excel

Job Description:

The Corporate Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, preparing financial statements, analyzing business results, overseeing cost accounting, and managing the accounting functions within our company. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong financial acumen and the ability to implement and maintain effective financial controls in compliance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controls & Compliance:

• Develop and maintain financial controls across the entire business, including implementation and audit procedures to ensure compliance.
• Work with the CFO and staff to improve monthly and annual closing processes, enhancing efficiency and maintaining an effective internal control structure.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the accuracy and effectiveness of accounting processes, including credit & collections, accounts payable, cash application, and billing.
• Maintain overall responsibility for the general ledger.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports for management, equity owners, and creditors.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Perform timely analytical procedures over financial reports, prepare variance analysis, and investigate significant fluctuations.
• Manage cash flow models, movements and funding needs.
• Work with CFO, FP&A Director and department managers to prepare annual budgets and reforecasts.

Audit & Tax Compliance:

• Manage the relationship with the external audit manager and the annual audit process, ensuring a clean opinion on the annual audited financial statements.
• Assist external tax compliance specialists in the preparation of federal and state tax returns and periodic tax filings.

Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement:

• Participate in special projects requested by Senior Management, including special reports and process improvements.
• Drive initiatives to enhance financial processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve profitability.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, manage, and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Collaborate effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 5 years of related controllership experience, preferably a mix of private and public accounting, with a preference for public accounting.
• Proficiency in percentage of completion accounting principles
• Experience in a manufacturing business

Preferred Qualifications:

• NetSuite experience
• Distribution business experience
• Private equity accounting background
• Experience with percentage of completion accounting principles

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and levels.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High integrity and commitment to maintaining financial transparency and compliance