Associate Controller
<p>We are looking for an Associate Controller to join a growing manufacturing organization in Foxboro, Massachusetts. This role supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, audit coordination, and control development while partnering closely with finance leaders across the business. The position offers strong exposure to process improvement, technical accounting, and analytics-driven decision support in a modern finance environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support monthly, mid-year, and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and coordinating materials needed for audit review</li><li>Produce recurring financial reporting packages and evaluate balance sheet and income statement fluctuations to identify underlying business drivers</li><li>Manage critical account reconciliations and work with cross-functional partners to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain audit-ready records</li><li>Oversee shared accounting support activities and collaborate with internal teams to refine procedures as operational needs change</li><li>Prepare schedules, analyses, and documentation required for internal and external audit engagements</li><li>Contribute to finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, process simplification, and greater consistency across accounting workflows</li><li>Strengthen the internal control environment by creating and maintaining scalable documentation and effective review procedures</li><li>Assist with technical accounting matters and support the development and application of accounting policies</li><li>Use financial systems and reporting tools to improve visibility, efficiency, and analytical insight across accounting operations</li></ul>
<ul><li>Active CPA designation, CPA candidate, or eligibility to pursue licensure required</li><li>Prior experience with a Big Four public accounting firm</li><li>3-5 years of public accounting audit experience, with a strong foundation in audit methodology and client engagement management</li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reconciliation practices</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner across teams</li><li>Experience working with accounting or ERP systems and financial reporting tools</li></ul>
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- Foxboro, MA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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12000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for an Associate Controller to join a growing manufacturing organization in Foxboro, Massachusetts. This role supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, audit coordination, and control development while partnering closely with finance leaders across the business. The position offers strong exposure to process improvement, technical accounting, and analytics-driven decision support in a modern finance environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support monthly, mid-year, and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and coordinating materials needed for audit review</li><li>Produce recurring financial reporting packages and evaluate balance sheet and income statement fluctuations to identify underlying business drivers</li><li>Manage critical account reconciliations and work with cross-functional partners to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain audit-ready records</li><li>Oversee shared accounting support activities and collaborate with internal teams to refine procedures as operational needs change</li><li>Prepare schedules, analyses, and documentation required for internal and external audit engagements</li><li>Contribute to finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, process simplification, and greater consistency across accounting workflows</li><li>Strengthen the internal control environment by creating and maintaining scalable documentation and effective review procedures</li><li>Assist with technical accounting matters and support the development and application of accounting policies</li><li>Use financial systems and reporting tools to improve visibility, efficiency, and analytical insight across accounting operations</li></ul>
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z