Controller

CFS; Salisbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, based in Salisbury, MA, is seeking a Controller to lead the finance function at the site. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on accounting, including month‑, quarter‑, and year‑end closes, and close collaboration with operational leadership.

You will supervise a finance team, ensure GAAP‑compliant financial statements, and partner with auditors. CPA is required; Big 4 experience is preferred. Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote with a strong compensation package.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Combination of public accounting and private industry experience required.
• Experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams.
• Strong technical accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Direct and continuously improve the monthly close process.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit requirements.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to site and corporate leadership.
• Partner with operational teams to support business performance and decision‑making.

Skills

CPA license

Big 4 experience

Leadership

GAAP/Financial reporting

Communication

Job description

Title: Controller

Location: Salisbury, MA

Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Compensation: $165,000–$180,000 + bonus

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out

• Serve as the top Controller and finance leader at the site.
• Join the local leadership team and partner closely with operational executives.
• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Lead financial reporting, management reporting, and technical accounting.
• Manage, mentor, and develop an accounting and finance team.
• Improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
• Make a meaningful impact within a growing and evolving organization.

Key Controller Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Direct and continuously improve the monthly close process.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit requirements.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to site and corporate leadership.
• Partner with operational teams to support business performance and decision‑making.

Controller Qualifications:

• Active CPA license required.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Combination of public accounting and private industry experience required.
• Previous experience serving as a Controller or senior accounting leader.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams.
• Strong technical accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and business-partnering skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities.