Assistant Controller

Bridgepoint Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgepoint Consulting, a leading management consulting firm, seeks an Assistant Controller Consultant to join our Financial Operations practice in Boston. You will serve as a strategic partner to deliver interim and project-based accounting support for growing clients.

You’ll collaborate with client executives, manage accounting processes, and help drive scalable finance operations. This role offers exposure to fast-paced engagements across multiple industries and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years as an Assistant Controller.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Willingness to travel throughout your local market, while occasionally supporting national markets.
• Strong desire for consulting‑style work and delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience leading and managing operations of an accounting department.
• Proven ability to develop and optimize the accounting and finance functions for growth.
• Interpersonal skills to develop effective interdepartmental relationships; IT, HR, Operations oversight is a plus.
• Proficient budgeting and forecasting with complex, dynamic financial models.
• Experience maintaining and/or implementing effective internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients by providing critical senior financial management and accounting services while delivering the highest level of professionalism and client service
• Partner with a variety of individuals to achieve client success, including but not limited to CFOs, CEOs, executive teams, bankers, private equity firms, legal advisors, tax advisors, and investors
• Help companies execute growth strategies, take on new initiatives, and implement processes and improvements

Skills

Accounting experience

Assistant Controller

Travel willingness

Consulting mindset

Department operations leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Bridgepoint Consulting, an Addison Group Company, is a leading management consulting firm that helps companies throughout their business lifecycle. We offer a broad range of finance, technology, and risk/compliance services to support clients from startup to IPO readiness.

We are seeking an Assistant Controller Consultant to join our growing Financial Operations practice.

As an Assistant Controller Consultant at Bridgepoint, you will serve as a strategic business partner to support our clients in a wide range of interim and project-based accounting needs.

If you have a passion for helping growing companies achieve success, are looking for an opportunity to work with a fast paced, growing company, and like to be able to make an impact - this could be the role for you!

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with clients by providing critical senior financial management and accounting services while delivering the highest level of professionalism and client service
• Partner with a variety of individuals to achieve client success, including but not limited to CFOs, CEOs, executive teams, bankers, private equity firms, legal advisors, tax advisors, and investors
• Help companies execute growth strategies, take on new initiatives, and implement processes and improvements

Required

Skills You’ll Need:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years as an Assistant Controller or equivalent role
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Willingness to travel throughout your local market, while occasionally supporting national markets
• Strong desire for consulting‑style work and delivering excellent customer service
• Experience leading and managing operations of an accounting department
• Solid track record of developing and optimizing the accounting and finance functions to support growth and scalability
• Interpersonal skills to develop effective interdepartmental relationships; IT, HR, Operations department oversight is a plus
• Proficient understanding of budgeting and forecasting with complex, dynamic financial models
• Experience maintaining and/or implementing effective internal controls

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or MBA
• Prior employment by a Big Four or other nationally recognized accounting firms
• Industry experience in emerging growth, technology, and SaaS companies

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus quarterly bonuses
• 401k retirement plan including employer match
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Paid time off and company paid holidays