Controller

Randstad USA; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA's client in the North of Boston area seeks a high-visibility accounting leader who will own the close process and serve as the right-hand person to the CFO. This role blends day-to-day accounting with executive-level strategy in a fast-growing, highly profitable environment.

You will oversee multi-entity consolidations, treasury and capital strategy, internal controls, and process modernization while leading a dedicated accounting staff and mentoring the team to scale with the

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience including Public/Private mix.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles with GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Oversee multi-entity consolidations across business units.
• Partner with CFO on cash flow, working capital, and external banking/tax relationships.
• Audit and strengthen internal controls; ensure audit readiness.
• Lead and mentor the accounting staff and drive process modernization.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP

ERP systems

Team leadership

Internal controls

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle Financials

Excel

Job description

Interested in a high-visibility position where you own Accounting and are the \"right-hand person\" to the CFO?

Our client, North of Boston, is a highly profitable company experiencing excellent growth. This is an exceptional position that will balance day to day accounting with executive-level strategy.

If you are a high-performing financial professional looking for an environment where your work will impact the company, then this is a role to explore!

• Executive Visibility: Complete oversight of the daily accounting function with a direct line to executive leadership.
• Scalable Strategic Impact: Take ownership of transforming a foundational accounting function into an enterprise-ready operation as the business continues to rapidly scale and remain highly profitable.
• Elite Mentorship: Work side-by-side with a highly collaborative CFO who prioritizes professional development and strategic upskilling.

Duties:

• Financial Close & Reporting: Maintain total ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring the timely distribution of accurate, GAAP-compliant corporate financial packages.
• Multi-Entity Consolidations: Oversee complex reporting activities across multiple business units, ensuring intercompany transactions, balancing, and eliminations are executed seamlessly.
• Treasury & Capital Strategy: Partner with executive leadership on cash flow velocity, working capital optimization, and managing external relationships with banking partners and tax advisors.
• Process Modernization: Audit existing financial workflows to drive automation, ERP system enhancements, and scalable software integrations.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and elevate a dedicated accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Internal Controls & Audit: Architect, document, and monitor internal control structures to safeguard assets; act as the primary point of contact for external year-end audits.
• Hands-on Execution: Maintain a \"player-coach\" mentality by actively participating in core ledger health, bank reconciliations, and payroll integrity alongside the staff.

Ideal profile:

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience including Public/Private mix
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA is plus
• Detail oriented
• Passionate about streamlining, automating processes and accounting systems
• Prior hands-on experience navigating and scaling an ERP is highly desirable.