Controller

Herk & Associates - Heavy Equipment Jobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Herk & Associates - Heavy Equipment Jobs in Central Massachusetts seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for an inventory-driven business. You’ll oversee close processes, reporting, and KPI development while optimizing ERP systems and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of accounting leadership, strong inventory/cost accounting background, and a track record in equipment sales or related fields, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Significant inventory and cost accounting experience.
• Experience in equipment sales, rental, service, or inventory-driven business.
• Strong ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC preferred.
• Strong financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement skills.
• Hands-on leadership balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance operations while developing the accounting team.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Develop management reports, KPIs, and department-level profitability and margin analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliation, and cost accounting across operations.
• Improve financial controls, processes, workflows, and reporting accuracy.
• Serve as ERP resource, optimizing system functionality, automation, and reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, debt, taxes, audits, and compliance.
• Partner with ownership and leadership on budgeting and strategic financial initiatives.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Financial leadership

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Leadership

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

A growing equipment sales, rental, and service organization is seeking a hands-on Controller based in Central Massachusetts to lead its accounting and financial operations. This role combines traditional accounting leadership with a strong focus on inventory, cost accounting, ERP systems, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate can operate at a strategic level while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting, reporting, and process improvement. This individual will work closely with ownership and department leaders across Sales, Service, Parts, Rentals, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance operations while managing and developing the accounting team
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Develop management reports, KPIs, and department-level profitability and margin analysis
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliation, and cost accounting across equipment, parts, and service operations
• Improve financial controls, accounting processes, workflows, and reporting accuracy
• Serve as a key ERP resource, optimizing system functionality, automation, and reporting
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, debt obligations, taxes, audits, and compliance
• Partner with ownership and leadership on budgeting, operational performance, staffing, compensation planning, and strategic financial initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
• Significant inventory and cost accounting experience required
• Experience within equipment sales, rental, service, dealership, distribution, or a similar inventory-driven business
• Strong ERP systems experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience strongly preferred
• Strong financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement skills
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day accounting responsibilities
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills