AI-Driven Controller & Finance Systems Leader

CapNexus; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CapNexus is a technology services and consulting firm seeking an AI-native Controller to own and modernize our accounting and financial reporting. This hands-on leadership role closes books faster, builds real-time reporting, and implements AI-enabled finance tooling, reporting to the CEO and partnering with leaders across units.

You will lead the accounting operation end-to-end, manage an accounting team and outsourced partner, and drive a comprehensive automation agenda to improve accuracy,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Deep U.S. GAAP knowledge and ownership of full-cycle close.
• Hands-on with modern ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Xero).
• Demonstrated use of AI/automation in finance (close automation, BI/dashboarding, or LLM-assisted workflows).
• Advanced Excel and financial-modeling skills; data-led decision making.
• Strong communication to translate numbers for non-finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver accurate financial statements on an accelerated timeline.
• Manage GL, AR, AP, payroll, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounting team and outsourced partners; drive accuracy and accountability.
• Establish internal controls, policies, and audit readiness.
• Produce management and board reporting packages, KPI scorecards, and cash dashboards.
• Support FP&A: budgeting, reforecasting, variance analysis, and cash-flow forecasting.
• Own chart of accounts and ensure data integrity across systems.
• AI-native finance: evaluate, select, and implement AI-enabled tools; automate workflows.
• Design real-time reporting dashboards spanning financial and operational metrics.
• Redesign finance workflows to reduce manual effort and cycle time via AI.
• Champion data hygiene and system integrations across ERP, billing, CRM, and expenses.
• Prepare investor, PE sponsor, and lender reporting; covenant compliance.
• Support due diligence, quality-of-earnings, and external audits.

Skills

GAAP mastery

ERP systems

AI in finance

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

CapNexus is a technology services and consulting firm seeking an AI-native Controller to own and modernize our accounting and financial reporting. This hands-on leadership role closes books faster, builds real-time reporting, and implements AI-enabled finance tooling, reporting to the CEO and partnering with leaders across units.

You will lead the accounting operation end-to-end, manage an accounting team and outsourced partner, and drive a comprehensive automation agenda to improve accuracy,