Position: Controller
Location: Waltham, MA
Salary: $135,000 - $165,000
Schedule: 4 days/week in office
Highlights of the Controller Opportunity
The Company: A well-established professional services organization with a collaborative culture, long-tenured employees, and a strong reputation in its industry.
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The Transition: The current Controller is retiring after more than 20 years with the organization. The incoming Controller will receive approximately five months of cross-training and knowledge transfer to support a smooth succession.
The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the CFO/Co-Founder, the Controller will lead all accounting and financial operations, oversee a small accounting team, and serve as a strategic business partner to leadership. This role offers a blend of hands-on accounting ownership and high-level financial planning responsibilities.
The Controller's Responsibilities
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Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
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Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, and reporting packages.
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Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
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Oversee billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and expense management.
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Monitor project profitability, revenue recognition, and job costing activities.
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Develop KPIs, financial dashboards, and management reporting for leadership.
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Coordinate external audits, tax preparation, and compliance activities.
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Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
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Administer NetSuite and support reporting and process automation initiatives.
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Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while partnering with leaders across the organization.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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CPA preferred but not required.
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8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
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Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
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Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audit coordination.
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Background in project-based, agency, consulting, or professional services environments preferred.
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Previous leadership experience managing accounting staff.
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Advanced Excel and NetSuite experience required.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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