Strategic Controller & Financial Partner

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Bradford (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW has partnered with a growing organization to identify an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership. This role oversees financial reporting, the month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls while helping drive strategic business decisions.

The Controller will lead all accounting operations, manage the close process, oversee budgeting and cash flow, ensure GAAP compliance, and mentor the accounting team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience, including Controlleror Assistant Controller responsibilities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including the general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and prepare accurate financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Maintain GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate annual audits.
• Develop financial reporting and provide actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Partner with department leaders to support business planning, profitability, and operational performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KBW has partnered with a growing organization to identify an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership. This role oversees financial reporting, the month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls while helping drive strategic business decisions.

The Controller will lead all accounting operations, manage the close process, oversee budgeting and cash flow, ensure GAAP compliance, and mentor the accounting team to