Controller

Socket.dev; Milford (MA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton CAT, based in Milford, MA, seeks a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead corporate accounting for a multi-state organization with approximately 1,600 employees and over $1.5 billion in revenue. The role reports to the Director of Financial Accounting and focuses on accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimization.

You will mentor and develop a high-performing team, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive technology-enabled improvements to shorten monthly/annual close

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Controller in a large, complex organization with significant revenue.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of GL activity and financial reporting.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing accounting team.
• Ensure transactions are GAAP-compliant and documented.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology to shorten close cycles.
• Oversee external audit coordination and readiness.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Milton CAT, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for the Northeast, is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead corporate accounting for a privately held, multi-state organization with approximately 1,600 employees over $1.5 billion in revenue. Based in Milford, MA and reporting to the Director of Financial Accounting, this role oversees accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, in a high-volume transactional environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance leader who can leverage technology, continue to strengthen processes that improve monthly and annual close cycle times, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational discipline. We are looking for a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to develop high-performing teams in a complex and growing business.

Salary Range: $225,000 – $260,000 base + bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of general ledger activity and financial reporting across a complex, multi-state organization.
• Mentor, develop and lead a team fostering accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are executed and documented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Identify, evaluate and implement accounting standards, process improvements, accounting policies, and technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce close cycle times.
• Ensure proper revenue and expense matching.
• Lead the coordination and management of the external audit process and ensure readiness, documentation quality, and timely resolution of audit-related matters.
• Partner with finance, operational, and cross-functional leaders on strategic initiatives, systems optimization, and scalable process improvements that support continued growth.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data, thoughtful analysis, and timely insight to business leaders.
• Prepare and submit accurate financial statements and required federal, state, and local regulatory reporting in a timely manner.
• Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and decision support in a fast-paced, high-volume accounting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Controller in a large, complex organization with at least $500 million in revenue, along with proven success leading teams and driving results in a growth-oriented environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures is required.
• Solid experience in a project-based accounting environment preferred (ASC 606).
• Strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and time management skills, along with a hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with ERP systems and the ability to leverage available technology to improve efficiency, visibility, and accounting cycle times; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work on‑site at our corporate office in Milford, MA, with occasional remote days as needed.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign similar duties.

A background check and drug test are required as part of our pre‑employment process.

Milton CAT is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We base all employment decisions to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO/AA employer. Milton CAT is a Drug-Free workplace.