Corporate Controller

$100,000 - $125,000/Yr

online shahar - North Reading, MA

Full-time - Senior

North Reading, MA

About the position

The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and managing the accounting department. This role involves leading the monthly close processes, preparing financial reports, and serving as a liaison with external auditors. The Controller will also analyze financial data, manage cash flow, and support department heads with financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Leads the monthly close processes.
• Directs the preparation of all monthly financial reports and schedules, including income statements, balance sheets, variance reports, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Manages the personnel, as well as the policies and procedures, of the accounting departments.
• Meets regularly with department heads to provide consultative support.
• Serves as key liaison with outside auditors.
• Analyzes reports, provides projections of revenue and expense, and presents the variances against budgeted expense and prior year totals.
• Ensures records and systems are maintained in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Oversees the cash management function of the entire organization.
• Completes all financial compliance requirements (investors, partners, lenders, and internal management).
• Handles other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 10 years advanced understanding of accounting and finance concepts.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting and/or finance.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills a must.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to work under pressure with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to be 'in the weeds' as needed while being able to be a 'big picture thinker'.
• Savvy with technology and systems.
• Detail oriented, dedicated, and inquisitive.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAP.