Controller (Springfield, MA, USA)

Talent Focus Executive Search and Consulting; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Focus Executive Search and Consulting is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting. Reporting to the CFO, the role combines technical accounting with commercial acumen and strong team leadership.

You will drive month-end close, prepare statements, maintain internal controls, and partner with senior leadership to improve profitability and efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership position in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience at controller level or similar.
• Strong US GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience managing accounting staff.
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and policies.
• Maintain general ledger and reconciliations.
• Provide financial insight to senior leadership.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and general accounting activities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with operational leaders.
• Coordinate audits and assist tax filings.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communications with executives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The Controller is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities of our client's organization. Reporting to the CFO, this role ensures accurate and timely financial information, maintains strong internal controls, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides financial insight to help drive business performance.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced accounting professional who can combine strong technical accounting capability with commercial awareness and effective team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure appropriate account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results, variances, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Provide meaningful financial insight to senior leadership.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and general accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Manage cash-flow reporting and assist with working-capital management.
• Ensure appropriate revenue and expense recognition.
• Continually improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand financial performance and future requirements.
• Monitor actual results against budget and forecast.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate action.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen financial policies and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors.
• Support tax filings and work with external tax advisors where appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and approval processes are maintained.

Business Partnership

• Work closely with the CFO and senior leadership on financial and operational matters.
• Translate financial information into clear and practical business recommendations.
• Support investment decisions, capital expenditure analysis, and business cases.
• Provide financial analysis to improve profitability, margins, and operational efficiency.Assist with special projects, acquisitions, system implementations, or business improvement initiatives as required.
• Lead, develop, and mentor members of the accounting team.
• Establish clear responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Build a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to finance team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience at Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar level.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and financial compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Previous experience managing or developing accounting staff.
• Strong ERP/accounting systems capability and advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Commercially minded with the ability to look beyond the numbers.
• Hands-on and comfortable operating in a growing or evolving business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail while retaining a broader business perspective.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with executives and non-finance stakeholders.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to improving processes, controls, and systems.