Controller Opportunity

Job Description

Position: Controller
Location: Waltham, MA
Salary: $135,000 - $165,000
Schedule: 4 days/week in office

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Highlights of the Controller Opportunity

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• 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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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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