Senior Director, Corporate Controller

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus potential

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is assisting a high-growth, PE-backed consumer products organization in Burlington, MA to fill a Senior Director, Corporate Controller role. You will lead global accounting operations, oversee the month-end close, and partner with executive leadership and investors.

This position requires a CPA, Big 4 background, and proven leadership in manufacturing/CPG environments. Hybrid work arrangement in the Greater Boston area with strong potential for equity

Qualifications

• CPA required; public accounting foundation (Big 4 preferred)
• Progressive experience in Accounting leadership (Controller / Director-level)
• Background in manufacturing, retail, or distribution environments; CPG experience strongly preferred
• Experience operating within global organizations and leading international teams
• Exposure to mid-to-large scale companies (beyond early-stage / small revenue environments)
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and investors

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, cash management, and working capital
• Own the month-end close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver clear insights on financial performance and key variances
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and scalable infrastructure
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Support interactions with lenders, board, and private equity stakeholders

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial reporting

Global accounting

Process improvement

Education

CPA

Big 4 experience

Job description

Back Senior Director, Corporate Controller

Controller Burlington, Massachusetts Perm 200000 Aug 12, 2026 $200000.00 - $250000.00

Senior Director, Corporate Controller (Hybrid/Greater Boston)

$250K, 25% bonus plus equity

A high-growth, PE-backed consumer products organization is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Controller to lead global accounting operations and elevate the function to best-in-class.

This is a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership and investors, ideal for someone ready to step into a broader, enterprise-level impact position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, cash management, and working capital
• Own the month-end close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver clear insights on financial performance and key variances
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and scalable infrastructure
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Support interactions with lenders, board, and private equity stakeholders

Requirements

• CPA required; public accounting foundation (Big 4 preferred)
• Progressive experience in Accounting leadership (Controller / Director-level)
• Background in manufacturing, retail, or distribution environments; CPG experience strongly preferred
• Experience operating within global organizations and leading international teams
• Exposure to mid-to-large scale companies (beyond early-stage / small revenue environments)
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and investors