Assistant Controller

Work at Exosens | USA; Sutton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Exosens Scientific) in Sutton, MA seeks an Assistant Controller to manage day-to-day accounting, budgeting, and reporting, balancing hands-on work with team leadership. You will support treasury functions, cost accounting, and staff development while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

This role offers a path to transition to Controller in January 2028 based on performance and organizational needs, with interaction across external auditors, banks, and insurance providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA certification and/or MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and state tax rules.
• Experience with audits, budgeting, forecasting and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of US Federal Government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s finance and accounting functions and provide guidance to accounting staff.
• Manage day-to-day activities including accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing, payroll, inventories, fixed assets, general and cost accounting.
• Develop and issue timely monthly/quarterly financial records for the Executive Team, parent company and Board.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and tax reporting per federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to improve performance.
• Coordinate external audits, banks, insurers, and 401(k) trustees; manage tax filings.
• Coordinate renewals of insurance policies and manage travel to sites as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Time management

Effective communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Assistant Controller supports the strategic and operational financial management of Exosens Scientific. This position oversees day-to-day accounting activities and helps plan, implement, and manage financial operations, including accounting, treasury, cost accounting, budgeting, and staff support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with effective team support and collaboration.

This role has the potential to transition to the Controller position in January 2028, based on organizational needs and demonstrated performance.

Key Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the strategic and operational financial management of Exosens Scientific. This position oversees day-to-day accounting activities and helps plan, implement, and manage financial operations, including accounting, treasury, cost accounting, budgeting, and staff support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with effective team support and collaboration.

This role has the potential to transition to the Controller position in January 2028, based on organizational needs and demonstrated performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s finance and accounting functions while providing guidance and support to accounting staff.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoice/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general accounting, cost accounting, etc.
• Develop, improve, and issue timely monthly/quarterly financial records for the Executive Team, parent company and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis for financial trends.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Interface with outside audit firm(s), banks, and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, payroll service providers, and 401(k) trustee.
• Coordinate the annual income tax filing process with the outside tax preparation firm.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local sales and payroll tax laws and requirements.
• Coordinate renewals on all company insurance policies, including workers’ compensation, property and casualty, liability, automobiles, and employee benefit policies.
• Occasional travel to U.S. sites as well as international Exosense Group sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field of study.
• CPA certification and/or MBA is preferred.
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US Federal Government contracts and procurement.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and state tax rules.
• Knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting or enterprise resource planning systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting audits, budgeting, forecasting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.