Senior Controller - Multisite Manufacturing, GAAP

Phoenix Tailings; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings seeks a hands-on Controller to own the accounting function for a fast-growing manufacturing company in the United States. You will lead financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and accounting policy while building the team and processes to support multi-site production at scale.

The ideal candidate has led accounting in manufacturing or high-growth environments, setting policy and executing the close, and wants to build scalable systems rather than inherit them.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including roles such as Controller or Assistant Controller.
• CPA preferred or required, depending on candidate.
• Deep GAAP knowledge with ownership of technical accounting positions and audit outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function end to end—general ledger, monthly and annual close, and the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP, including technical accounting positions and supporting documentation.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; prepare the organization for increasing audit and investor scrutiny.
• Manage the annual audit and all external reporting requirements, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Own tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Lead, hire, and develop the accounting team, including accounting management, cost accounting, and staff-level roles.
• Own the ERP and accounting systems roadmap, driving automation and scalability as transaction volume grows.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and supply chain to ensure inventory, cost, and project accounting accurately reflect the business.
• Ensure compliance and accurate cost accounting for government-funded programs and grants.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Team leadership

Forecasting

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Phoenix Tailings seeks a hands-on Controller to own the accounting function for a fast-growing manufacturing company in the United States. You will lead financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and accounting policy while building the team and processes to support multi-site production at scale.

The ideal candidate has led accounting in manufacturing or high-growth environments, setting policy and executing the close, and wants to build scalable systems rather than inherit them.