Controller Opportunity

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Controller in Waltham, MA to lead all accounting and financial operations. The role oversees a small accounting team, drives close processes, budgeting, and reporting, and partners with leadership as a strategic advisor.

Cross-training will support a smooth succession as the current Controller retires. The position requires a CPA (preferred) and 8+ years in accounting/finance, with strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and NetSuite experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audit coordination.
• Background in project-based, agency, consulting, or professional services environments preferred.
• Previous leadership experience managing accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel and NetSuite experience required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, and reporting packages.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Oversee billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and expense management.
• Monitor project profitability, revenue recognition, and job costing activities.
• Develop KPIs, financial dashboards, and management reporting for leadership.
• Coordinate external audits, tax preparation, and compliance activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Administer NetSuite and support reporting and process automation initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while partnering with leaders across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Position: Controller
Location: Waltham, MA
Salary: $135,000 - $165,000
Schedule: 4 days/week in office

Highlights of the Controller Opportunity

• The Company: A well-established professional services organization with a collaborative culture, long-tenured employees, and a strong reputation in its industry.
• The Transition: The current Controller is retiring after more than 20 years with the organization. The incoming Controller will receive approximately five months of cross-training and knowledge transfer to support a smooth succession.
• The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the CFO/Co-Founder, the Controller will lead all accounting and financial operations, oversee a small accounting team, and serve as a strategic business partner to leadership. This role offers a blend of hands-on accounting ownership and high-level financial planning responsibilities.

The Controller's Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, and reporting packages.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Oversee billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and expense management.
• Monitor project profitability, revenue recognition, and job costing activities.
• Develop KPIs, financial dashboards, and management reporting for leadership.
• Coordinate external audits, tax preparation, and compliance activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Administer NetSuite and support reporting and process automation initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while partnering with leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audit coordination.
• Background in project-based, agency, consulting, or professional services environments preferred.
• Previous leadership experience managing accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel and NetSuite experience required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.