Corporate Controller

JEOL USA; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

401K plan with company match

Job summary

A leading technology company in Peabody, MA seeks an experienced accounting manager to oversee financial activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary of $125,000-$150,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of financial accounting and operational management experience.
• Hands-on and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience with systems implementation and updates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting activities including financial statements and accounts.
• Lead the accounting team for timely financial closing.
• Manage the annual audit and tax filings.

Skills

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Accounting software knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise Resource Planning systems

Job description

Pay Range

This range is provided by JEOL USA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

What you will do

• Oversee general accounting activities including the preparation of profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and general accounting activities of assets, liabilities, income, expense and capital accounts.
• Lead the accounting team to ensure a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue distribution and depreciation.
• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls related to financial management and accounting to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and state and federal regulations including Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Manage performance of annual audit including timely and accurate preparation of audit schedules.
• Coordinate annual tax filings and serve as the primary liaison with the CPA firm.
• Investigate, select, recommend, and implement an enterprise‑wide solution and/or IT systems and budget planning tool to meet the needs of the business.
• Prepare reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Direct preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.

Qualifications Needed

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent, plus 8-10 or more years of financial accounting and operational management with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong management, interpersonal, and analytical skills are essential with the ability to be hands‑on yet think long‑term and strategically.
• Knowledge and experience with enterprise resource planning and systems implementation is required. Hands‑on experience updating and transitioning systems is desired.
• Knowledge of accounting software, database software, spreadsheet software, Microsoft Office, order processing and HR systems. CRM and report‑writing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

About JEOL

Since 1949, the JEOL legacy has been one of providing solutions for innovation. JEOL positively challenges the world's highest technology, forever contributing to the progress in both science and society through its products. We have 70 years of expertise in the field of electron microscopy, more than 60 years in mass spectrometry and NMR spectrometry, and more than 50 years of e‑beam lithography leadership. The primary business of JEOL USA is the sales of new instruments and peripherals and support of scientific instruments throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical and dental with no deductibles.
• 401K plan with a company match and employer contribution.

How to Apply

If you have the desire to work in an industry where your work contributes to progress in science and society, please complete an online application at http://ww.jeolusa.com/careers.

JEOL USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

In an effort to be transparent with applicants about salary and in compliance with various state pay disclosure statements, JEOL USA, Inc. publishes the following information which is current as of November, 2025. Minimum $125,000 - Maximum $150,000 per year.

The base range above represents the low and high end of the JEOL salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

In addition, JEOL provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees including health and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with company match and contribution, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid vacation.