Controller

Clocktower Staffing; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clocktower Staffing is seeking a Controller for their Newton, MA office, responsible for overseeing all daily accounting and finance operations of the firm. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of public accounting and 5 years of overall accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a hybrid role, working in the office Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public accounting experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the end-to-end preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Maintain internal control environment.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct financial due diligence.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Accounting experience

Fluency in Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

A Newton, MA-based private equity investment firm is seeking a Controller on a permanent basis.

The individual in this role will be responsible for supervising all daily accounting and finance operations of the firm. The individual in this role will have oversight of all the daily accounting and finance functions of the firm, which includes oversight of a diverse investment portfolio. The ideal candidate will have public and in house accounting experience. This is a hybrid positions, working in Newton, MA Monday - Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Direct the end-to-end preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring precision and timely delivery.
• Guarantee full adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations through proactive monitoring and filing.
• Design and maintain a rigorous internal control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Conduct deep-dive reviews of financial results to analyze variances against budgets and reporting benchmarks.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes to provide leadership with actionable insights for long-term strategic planning.
• Execute comprehensive financial due diligence to evaluate the viability and risks of potential new investments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for lenders, investors, and legal counsel regarding financial reporting, compliance, and audits.
• Assist with preparing tax returns

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public accounting experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills