Controller

SDL Search Partners; South Hadley (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Controller for a small, growing global business in South Hadley, MA. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, manage a team, and lead financial reporting. Ideal applicants have 6-10 years of experience in manufacturing or construction, with a solid understanding of GAAP. The role offers hybrid working conditions and potential for career growth within the organization, which emphasizes a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of related experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage team of 3-6 accountants.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Team management

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Accounting

Job description

Controller - small, growing & global business

Our client has a new opening for a Controller, due to recent growth through acquisition. This Controller role will report to the CFO and will lead a small team as well as lead process improvements, acquisition integration and day-to-day accounting & finance.

Ideal candidates have some experience in manufacturing or construction environments and a strong understanding of GAAP accounting, experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, overseeing operational accounting and managing a team. CPA is a plus, but not required.

This is a growing organization, and the CFO is open to an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller stepping up into this role. There is opportunity to develop further in their career and take on new responsibilities, working closely with the CFO.

Team operates on a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office per week in South Hadley. Occasional local travel to manufacturing site (once per month).

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate accounting functions including month-end close, accruals/prepaids, journal entry preparation, and operational accounts payable, receivable, billing, WIP, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting.
• Manage expense and capital expenditure budget preparation.
• Prepare expense actual to budget fluctuation analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of various reports, KPI's, dashboards and sales and net profit reporting for management.
• Manage, mentor and develop team of 3-6 staff / senior accountants
• Oversight of year-end audit and maintaining relationship with external auditors

Qualifications

• BS, Accounting
• CPA a plus but not required
• approximately 6-10 years of related experience
• strong analytical knowledge, experience with KPI's, dashboard reporting and supporting FP&A function
• Excellent people management skills, ability to mentor and develop a team
• Desire to maintain a positive, supportive and growth-minded culture

Interested candidates please send resumes to: [e-mail]