Controller

Leoforce; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Great Culture

Work Life Balance

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Controller in Norwood, MA to lead the accounting team and oversee all financial reporting in line with GAAP. You will manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and governance for invested assets while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in senior finance, a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, and strong communication skills. CPA or Master’s is a plus; this is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Business; Master’s or CPA desirable.
• 5+ years in senior finance/accounting roles with GAAP knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office and accounting software; experience with implementations.
• High integrity, urgency, and results orientation; strong communication.
• Ability to manage teams and present financial data clearly to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting in line with GAAP and regulations.
• Maintain internal controls and coordinate audit activities.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and minimum cash thresholds.
• Optimize banking relationships and cash position strategies.
• Lead budgeting and monitor performance with internal/external metrics.
• Supervise invested assets per policies; ensure governance.
• Coach accounting team on financial processes and compliance.
• Prepare monthly budgeting reports and division-level forecasts.
• Report financial performance for leadership reviews.
• Monitor debt levels and covenant compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master's degree or CPA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Software implementation

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities

• 1. Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• 2. Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities.
• 3. Manage cash flow and forecasting. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• 4. Optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.
• 5. Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets so as to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally.
• 6. Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines.
• 7. Lead and coach the accounting team to ensure understanding of and adherence to all financial regulations and procedures.
• 8. Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.
• 9. Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.
• 10. Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. A Master's degree or CPA is highly desirable.
• 2. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position.
• 3. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• 4. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• 5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; proficiency in accounting software and experience with a software system implementation is a plus.
• 6. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• 7. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
• 8. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial data to a non-financial audience.
• 9. Proven experience in financial project management and ability to manage, guide, and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.

If you are passionate about financial management and want to make a significant impact on company success, we would love to hear from you. Join us to embark on a rewarding and challenging journey in the Accounting + Finance industry.

A bit about us

We are seeking a highly-skilled and experienced Controller to join our dynamic Accounting + Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to take the helm of our financial operations, driving our financial planning, budget management, and cost management in alignment with our company's strategic objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, managing our accounting team, and ensuring our company adheres to all regulatory and statutory requirements.

Why join us?

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonus opportunities
• Great Culture
• Work Life Balance