Job Description

Controller - small, growing & global business

Our client has a new opening for a Controller, due to recent growth through acquisition. This Controller role will report to the CFO and will lead a small team as well as lead process improvements, acquisition integration and day-to-day accounting & finance.

Ideal candidates have some experience in manufacturing or construction environments and a strong understanding of GAAP accounting, experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, overseeing operational accounting and managing a team. CPA is a plus, but not required.

This is a growing organization, and the CFO is open to an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller stepping up into this role. There is opportunity to develop further in their career and take on new responsibilities, working closely with the CFO.

Team operates on a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office per week in South Hadley. Occasional local travel to manufacturing site (once per month).

Responsibilities

Oversee corporate accounting functions including month-end close, accruals / prepaids, journal entry preparation, and operational accounts payable, receivable, billing, WIP, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting.
Manage expense and capital expenditure budget preparation.
Prepare expense actual to budget fluctuation analysis.
Assist with the preparation of various reports, KPI's, dashboards and sales and net profit reporting for management.
Manage, mentor and develop team of 3-6 staff / senior accountants
Oversight of year-end audit and maintaining relationship with external auditors

Qualifications

BS, Accounting
CPA a plus but not required
approximately 6- 10 years of related experience
strong analytical knowledge, experience with KPI's, dashboard reporting and supporting FP&A function
Excellent people management skills, ability to mentor and develop a team
Desire to maintain a positive, supportive and growth-minded culture

Interested candidates please send resumes to: sdardeno@sdlsearch.com

About SDL Search Partners

SDL Search Partners is a woman-owned search firm that puts values and relationship first. Our team has over 30 years of combined accounting & finance recruiting experience, a deep network, and a "quality-over-quantity" approach. At SDL, we are partners for the long-term, so what you can expect is a relationship that prioritizes transparency, integrity, and ultimately, finding you the right person to join your team or the right next step in your career.

Areas of focus:

• Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax & Analytics

Examples of positions we support:

• Every position in the org chart from Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant up to Controller / CFO

• Financial Analyst, Finance Manager / FP&A Manager to VP of Finance

• Treasury, Internal Controls, Audit, Tax, M&A

• Public Accounting, Transaction Services, Advisory

• Technical Accounting, SEC Accounting, Financial Reporting

• Operational Accounting including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

• Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Pricing Manager, Data Analyst

• Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Analyst, Client Service Specialist

A few of the industries we specialize in:

Technology, SaaS; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare; Financial Services, Private Equity, Asset Management; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Energy, CleanTech; Higher Education, and more

If you are a company looking to hire, or a candidate looking to explore the job market, we are excited to partner with you.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

1-10 employees

Headquarters

Boston, MA

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

sdlsearch.com

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