We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight and support business decision-making in Lowell, Massachusetts. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, compliance, and performance analysis while helping leadership improve operational and financial results. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to strengthen controls, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct financial planning activities, including annual budgets, forecasting, policy alignment, and measurement of business performance. • Prepare timely financial statements and management reports that meet organizational and regulatory standards. • Review financial results, identify variances and performance gaps, and recommend practical actions to improve outcomes. • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with applicable requirements. • Administer compliance obligations related to benefits, retirement plans, insurance programs, and other corporate reporting needs. • Coordinate external audits, tax submissions, and third-party reporting while serving as the primary contact for audit partners and advisors. • Deliver monthly reporting packages and provide meaningful financial insights to senior and platform leadership. • Monitor financial and operational indicators on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to support informed business decisions. • Manage cash flow, working capital planning, banking relationships, and bonding activities to maintain financial stability. • Lead financial system implementation efforts and ongoing process enhancements while reinforcing workplace safety expectations and compliance standards.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in controllership, accounting leadership, or corporate finance roles. • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. • Demonstrated ability to analyze performance trends and translate data into actionable business recommendations. • Experience managing audits, tax coordination, and external relationships with banks, auditors, or advisory firms. • Proven success overseeing accounting operations with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and accountability. • Familiarity with document control, document scanning, and compiling financial or operational records. • Effective communication skills with the ability to partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

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Lowell, MA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight and support business decision-making in Lowell, Massachusetts. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, compliance, and performance analysis while helping leadership improve operational and financial results. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to strengthen controls, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct financial planning activities, including annual budgets, forecasting, policy alignment, and measurement of business performance. • Prepare timely financial statements and management reports that meet organizational and regulatory standards. • Review financial results, identify variances and performance gaps, and recommend practical actions to improve outcomes. • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with applicable requirements. • Administer compliance obligations related to benefits, retirement plans, insurance programs, and other corporate reporting needs. • Coordinate external audits, tax submissions, and third-party reporting while serving as the primary contact for audit partners and advisors. • Deliver monthly reporting packages and provide meaningful financial insights to senior and platform leadership. • Monitor financial and operational indicators on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to support informed business decisions. • Manage cash flow, working capital planning, banking relationships, and bonding activities to maintain financial stability. • Lead financial system implementation efforts and ongoing process enhancements while reinforcing workplace safety expectations and compliance standards.
2026-04-23T00:00:00Z