Controller

CFS; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (4 days on-site)

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) partners with a growing $30M digital media organization in Waltham, MA to hire a hands-on Controller who will lead accounting and financial operations.

This high-visibility role owns month-end close, reporting, budgeting, and HR-related tasks, with a hybrid schedule of four days on-site. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance and NetSuite experience, and can partner with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must have NetSuite experience.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting background.
• Experience in a Controller/Accounting leadership role.
• Experience with payroll/HR administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own general accounting including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and analyses.
• Maintain internal controls and audit coordination.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and retirement plan administration.
• Lead HR admin tasks and onboarding/offboarding.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on financial planning and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Location: Waltham, MA | 4 Days On-Site

Salary: $150,000–$160,000

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is partnering with a growing $30M digital media organization to identify a hands‑on Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a highly visible position for someone who enjoys owning the full accounting function while also supporting HR, benefits, and retirement plan administration.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a dynamic, entrepreneurial digital media organization
• High-impact position with broad ownership and visibility across the business
• Opportunity to oversee both accounting and HR‑related functions
• Collaborative environment with direct interaction with senior leadership
• Competitive $150K–$160K compensation
• Hybrid schedule with 4 days on-site in Waltham, MA

Controller Responsibilities

• Own the general accounting function, including month-end and year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis to support business decisions
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
• Coordinate year-end audit, tax, and other external accounting relationships
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and the company’s retirement plan
• Manage day-to-day HR administration, including employee onboarding/offboarding, benefits, policies, and employee documentation
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, operational initiatives, and process improvements
• Serve as a hands‑on Controller who can operate strategically while remaining involved in the details

Controller Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• MUST HAVE Netsuite experience
• Strong general accounting and financial reporting background
• Prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership capacity
• Experience with payroll, benefits, retirement plans, and/or HR administration strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a smaller, entrepreneurial organization where responsibilities extend beyond traditional accounting
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with senior leadership
• Digital media, advertising, marketing, professional services, or similar industry experience is a plus

This Controller opportunity is ideal for an accounting leader who wants broader ownership and the ability to influence both the financial and people sides of an organization. If you are a hands‑on professional looking to step into a visible Controller role with a growing company, we’d love to connect.

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