Strategic Assistant Controller – Consulting for Growth

Bridgepoint Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgepoint Consulting, a leading management consulting firm, seeks an Assistant Controller Consultant to join our Financial Operations practice in Boston. You will serve as a strategic partner to deliver interim and project-based accounting support for growing clients.

You’ll collaborate with client executives, manage accounting processes, and help drive scalable finance operations. This role offers exposure to fast-paced engagements across multiple industries and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years as an Assistant Controller.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Willingness to travel throughout your local market, while occasionally supporting national markets.
• Strong desire for consulting‑style work and delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience leading and managing operations of an accounting department.
• Proven ability to develop and optimize the accounting and finance functions for growth.
• Interpersonal skills to develop effective interdepartmental relationships; IT, HR, Operations oversight is a plus.
• Proficient budgeting and forecasting with complex, dynamic financial models.
• Experience maintaining and/or implementing effective internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients by providing critical senior financial management and accounting services while delivering the highest level of professionalism and client service
• Partner with a variety of individuals to achieve client success, including but not limited to CFOs, CEOs, executive teams, bankers, private equity firms, legal advisors, tax advisors, and investors
• Help companies execute growth strategies, take on new initiatives, and implement processes and improvements

Skills

Accounting experience

Assistant Controller

Travel willingness

Consulting mindset

Department operations leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Bridgepoint Consulting, a leading management consulting firm, seeks an Assistant Controller Consultant to join our Financial Operations practice in Boston. You will serve as a strategic partner to deliver interim and project-based accounting support for growing clients.

You’ll collaborate with client executives, manage accounting processes, and help drive scalable finance operations. This role offers exposure to fast-paced engagements across multiple industries and opportunities to influence