Controller

CFS; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Cambridge, MA is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead daily accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. You will mentor an experienced team and partner with senior finance leaders to drive efficiency and accuracy in reporting.

The role emphasizes strong technical accounting, independent leadership, and continuous process improvement in a professional services environment with solid growth prospects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Controller-level or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Strong technical accounting foundation; able to work independently.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations and oversee the accounting team.
• Manage financial reporting and core general accounting functions.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes.
• Oversee month-end/year-end close and account reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate tax, audit, and annual reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on financial and operational initiatives.
• Maintain effective accounting controls and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Evaluate current accounting processes and implement operational improvements.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Staff management

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

Title: Controller

Salary: $150,000–$190,000 + discretionary bonus

Location: Cambridge, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a well-established and financially stable professional services organization


• Take ownership of a highly visible accounting function


• Manage, mentor, and develop an experienced accounting team


• Work closely with senior finance leaders and executive leadership


• Play a key role in enhancing accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies


• Strong long-term growth potential with future succession opportunities

Controller Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations and oversee the accounting team


• Manage financial reporting and core general accounting functions


• Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes


• Oversee month-end/year-end close and account reconciliation activities


• Coordinate tax, audit, and annual reporting requirements


• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on financial and operational initiatives


• Maintain effective accounting controls and ensure timely, accurate reporting


• Evaluate current accounting processes and implement operational improvements

Controller Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience


• Proven Controller-level or senior accounting leadership experience


• Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to work independently


• Well-rounded experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow


• Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations and managing staff


• Professional services industry experience is preferred but not required


• Hands-on leadership style with direct ownership of accounting activities