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8 results for Assistant Controller in Danvers, MA

Assistant Controller

Beverly, MA
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Temporary / Contract
65 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support a large public company in Beverly, Massachusetts on a Long-term Contract basis. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, strengthen compliance processes, and provide dependable financial leadership in a corporate environment. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit readiness, and contributing to priority accounting initiatives. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily general ledger activity and help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records across accounting operations. • Lead month-end and quarter-end close tasks, including journal entries, account analysis, and timely completion of reporting deliverables. • Prepare and review accruals, reconciliations, and other supporting schedules to maintain strong balance sheet integrity. • Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting financial statement audit activities. • Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts through control documentation, testing coordination, and follow-up on remediation items. • Contribute to financial reporting processes by helping produce clear, accurate, and compliant accounting information for stakeholders. • Assist with accounting projects tied to enterprise systems and process improvements, including implementation-related support where needed. • Provide coverage for core accounting leadership responsibilities and help maintain continuity within the corporate headquarters finance function.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Norwood, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
Position Title: Accounting Manager/ Assistant Controller South Shore, MA, Hybrid (3 days in office)Comp: $130- 145k + great benefits Industry: Healthcare Overview: Key role partnering with the Controller to drive financial reporting, close processes, and operational improvements, with a clear path to Controller.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP financials</li><li>Analyze results and manage key accounting areas (inventory, revenue, leases)</li><li>Oversee reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage multi-state sales tax compliance and audit support</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and streamline processes/systems</li><li>Support reporting, modeling (Excel), and ERP optimization</li><li>Mentor team and assist with strategic projects</li></ul>
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Assistant PE Fund Controller

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
<ul><li>Established PE Firm in the Boston Area </li><li>Assistant Fund Controller</li><li>$140-160k + bonus + amazing retirement, full health, work life</li><li>All in comp to exceed $200k.</li><li>2 days in Boston area office a must.</li></ul> Overview:A highly regarded investment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to support fund-level accounting, reporting, and operational finance functions. This role blends technical accounting expertise with process oversight, systems optimization, and innovation initiatives. The position partners cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient operations, while helping drive continuous improvement through automation and modern technology tools. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead fund and vehicle accounting, reporting, financial statement preparation, investor reporting, and audit coordination.</li><li>Manage third-party administrators and oversee fund accounting deliverables, capital activity, and related stakeholder communications.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, policies, and governing agreements, partnering with tax, legal, and operations teams as needed.</li><li>Support investment transactions, treasury activities, and broader finance process documentation and controls.</li><li>Drive process improvements, workflow optimization, automation, and data-driven technology enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability. </li></ul>
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Controller

Salem, MA
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Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership for a Contract position based in the North Shore. This role will guide core accounting operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and deliver clear financial insight to leadership and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in nonprofit accounting and can balance day-to-day oversight with planning, compliance, and team leadership. Responsibilities:• Direct the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports by overseeing the general ledger structure, account setup, and alignment between supporting subledgers and core accounting records.• Manage accounting activities related to investments, endowment funds, grants, net assets, and cash positions, ensuring reconciliations are complete and reporting follows applicable funding and compliance standards.• Produce interim financial statements, variance analyses, forecasts, and management reporting that help leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions.• Work closely with internal departments and fundraising partners to ensure gifts, pledges, grant revenue, and operating expenses are recorded correctly and comply with donor intent or sponsor restrictions.• Lead, mentor, and allocate work across the accounting team while maintaining current procedures, strengthening internal controls, and improving reporting processes.• Oversee monthly close activities, including review of account reconciliations and financial results, to support consistent and reliable month-end reporting.• Coordinate the annual audit and tax filing cycle by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed by external auditors and tax professionals.• Contribute financial expertise to the budgeting process and longer-term planning efforts, and present financial information to committees, leadership groups, and board stakeholders.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Controller

Danvers, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Growing privately held Manufacturing Company with 40+ year history and leader in their industry located Danvers, MA area is looking for a Controller to join the leadership team. The Controller will report directly into the President and manage a small staff. This role will have complete ownership of all financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, transactional accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, order entry and human resources and payroll functions. Other duties include cash management/reporting, financial analysis, internal controls, tax and insurance reporting and point person dealing with outside CPA firm. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very stable company in a “hands on” leadership role. Experience working in a small company environment required, previous experience with human resources duties preferred. Sage Business works and advanced Excel knowledge is highly desired. This is mainly onsite role but flexibility when needed. Very nice work-life balance opportunity as well. If interested, reach out to Dino Valeri at dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Controller

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Controller.Boston, Hybrid.Comp to $180k base plus bonus. Plus, great benefits. Our client is an established law firm with their main office in the Boston area. They are looking for a Controller to join their firm to act as the #1 finance lead in their organization. Job overview:<ul><li>Lead and oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency</li><li>Manage daily department functions and supervise accounting staff, including delegation to team leads</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports, insights, and recommendations to leadership</li><li>Oversee billing, e-billing, payments, client trust accounts (IOLTA), and required filings</li><li>Drive process improvements and maintain effective accounting systems and procedures</li></ul>
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Controller

Cambridge, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Controller to support organized, accurate handling of financial and business records in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented and comfortable managing documentation workflows, ensuring information is properly maintained and accessible. The successful candidate will contribute to efficient record management while helping maintain strong administrative and operational controls. Responsibilities: • Oversee the collection, organization, and maintenance of business and financial documents to support daily operations • Review records for completeness and accuracy, ensuring materials are properly categorized and easy to retrieve • Coordinate document scanning activities and confirm digital files are stored in the correct locations • Compile information from multiple sources to prepare complete and well-structured document packages • Maintain document control practices that support consistency, traceability, and compliance with internal standards • Monitor filing systems and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and record accessibility
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Corporate Controller

North Waltham, MA
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Temporary / Contract
67.2885 - 77.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Corporate Controller with commercial Biotech experience to lead a broad range of finance and accounting activities for a growing organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will oversee financial reporting, compliance, planning, and operational finance while partnering closely with senior leadership on business performance and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to strengthen processes, reporting, and controls in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting and finance functions, including ledger management, invoicing and collections, payables, payroll coordination, period-end close, and timely financial statement preparation.• Guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities to support planning, resource allocation, and informed decision-making across the business.• Serve as the lead on complex accounting topics such as revenue treatment, lease accounting, equity-related compensation, and other non-routine transactions.• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver financial insights, improve operating performance, and support materials for leadership and Board discussions.• Strengthen the finance organization by enhancing workflows, expanding automation, defining meaningful performance metrics, and establishing scalable policies and standard procedures.• Oversee liquidity planning, treasury activity, banking partnerships, tax matters, external audits, and adherence to applicable financial regulations and internal control standards.• Support financing efforts, capital strategy, procurement coordination, contract review, and other finance-related business matters as needed.• Recruit, mentor, and develop finance team members while fostering a culture centered on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z