Controller

Title: Controller
Salary: $150,000–$190,000 + discretionary bonus
Location: Cambridge, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a well-established and financially stable professional services organization
• Take ownership of a highly visible accounting function
• Manage, mentor, and develop an experienced accounting team
• Work closely with senior finance leaders and executive leadership
• Play a key role in enhancing accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Strong long-term growth potential with future succession opportunities

Controller Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting operations and oversee the accounting team
• Manage financial reporting and core general accounting functions
• Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes
• Oversee month-end/year-end close and account reconciliation activities
• Coordinate tax, audit, and annual reporting requirements
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on financial and operational initiatives
• Maintain effective accounting controls and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Evaluate current accounting processes and implement operational improvements

Controller Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Proven Controller-level or senior accounting leadership experience
• Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to work independently
• Well-rounded experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations and managing staff
• Professional services industry experience is preferred but not required
• Hands-on leadership style with direct ownership of accounting activities