Controller

Medium; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 15%

Equity (ISOs)

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AdeptID in Boston, MA is seeking a hands-on Controller to own the accounting function across all entities, including purchase accounting, multi-entity consolidation, and PE-grade reporting.

You will lead monthly close, consolidate statements, oversee billing, payroll, tax compliance, and drive internal controls while partnering with the VP of Finance on M&A integration and ERP transition (NetSuite).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior managerial experience
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany activity
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to understand technical accounting research
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or comparable ERP platforms
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical memos and reporting commentary
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with shifting priorities

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities
• Deliver consolidated and entity-level financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) on a sub 10 day close
• Partner with FP&A on budget‑to‑actual reporting and cross-functional workstreams
• Assist in the monthly PE reporting package, support quarterly board materials, and ad‑hoc investor requests
• Oversee billing, accounts payable, and general ledger activity across all entities
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and oversee multi‑state tax compliance

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Education

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

Job description

About AdeptID

AdeptID is a growing AI company with a mission to get people into better jobs faster. We are in an active growth and acquisition phase, building financial infrastructure to support a multi-entity operating model and a private equity reporting cadence.

About the Role

The Controller owns the accounting function and financial reporting across all entities. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on leader who can both run a clean monthly close and navigate the technical complexity of purchase accounting, multi‑entity consolidation, and PE‑grade reporting. The Controller will partner closely with the VP of Finance on M&A integration, audit readiness, and ERP transition (NetSuite implementation underway).

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities
• Deliver consolidated and entity-level financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) on a sub 10 day close.
• Partner with FP&A on budget‑to‑actual reporting and other cross‑functional workstreams
• Assist in the monthly PE reporting package, support quarterly board materials, and ad‑hoc investor requests

Accounting Operations

• Oversee billing, accounts payable, and general ledger activity across all entities performing monthly accruals, payroll entries, revenue recognition, and other monthly close tasks
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls
• Oversee multi‑state tax compliance, payroll tax filings, and registered agent coordination

Technical Accounting

• ASC 805 (business combinations), ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), and other relevant standards
• Work with external firms on purchase accounting for completed and future acquisitions, including opening balance sheets, goodwill, and earnout accounting
• Document accounting positions and prepare technical memos for auditors
• Serve as integral role in annual financial statement audit preparation and completion

M&A & Integration

• Support deal diligence, quality of earnings, and post‑close integration
• Play significant role in financial integration of acquired entities, including chart of accounts mapping, policy alignment, and systems integration

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior managerial experience
• Experience with multi‑entity accounting and intercompany activity
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to understand technical accounting research
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or comparable ERP platforms
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical memos and reporting commentary
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment with shifting priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience
• Experience in a PE‑backed environment
• Staffing or services industry experience
• ERP implementation experience
• Experience integrating acquired entities

What You'll Step Intro

• Fast paced environment with a great team
• The early stages of NetSuite implementation
• Planning and prep for opening balance sheet audit (in 2027)
• Opportunity to work for a growing PE‑backed acquisitive company

$140,000 - $150,000 a year

Compensation package also includes 15% bonus and equity (ISOs)