Controller

Location: Salisbury, MA
Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
Compensation: $165,000–$180,000 + bonus

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out:

• Serve as the top Controller and finance leader at the site.
• Join the local leadership team and partner closely with operational executives.
• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Lead financial reporting, management reporting, and technical accounting.
• Manage, mentor, and develop an accounting and finance team.
• Improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
• Make a meaningful impact within a growing and evolving organization.

Key Controller Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Direct and continuously improve the monthly close process.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit requirements.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to site and corporate leadership.
• Partner with operational teams to support business performance and decision-making.

Controller Qualifications:

• Active CPA license required.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Combination of public accounting and private industry experience required.
• Previous experience serving as a Controller or senior accounting leader.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams.
• Strong technical accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and business-partnering skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities.

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