Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Controller to oversee the company’s accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight that supports informed business decisions. This role is based in Westborough, Massachusetts, and will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing core accounting processes, and delivering timely reporting to leadership and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong general accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage both day-to-day transactions and higher-level financial planning responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the organization’s financial activities, ensuring accurate tracking of revenue, expenses, and overall account activity.
• Maintain complete and organized accounting records while producing regular financial statements and management reports.
• Direct daily accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll processing, billing, and collection efforts.
• Record journal entries and apply appropriate revenue recognition practices to support accurate financial reporting.
• Present monthly financial performance updates to leadership, board members, and investor groups.
• Coordinate with external accounting partners on tax strategy, audit support, and applicable research and development tax credit reviews.
• Manage payroll administration for employees as well as commission payments for internal and external sales personnel.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity, while also supporting month-end close, fixed asset tracking, prepaid expense schedules, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end tax form preparation.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance, MBA or CPA a plus
- 4-7+ years of experience with 2+ in a Controller or higher level position in manufacturing
- ERP experience (Salesforce big plus)
- Advanced Excel experience
- Working knowledge of internationally recognized quality management systems (ISO9001 or cGxP)
- International accounting and consolidations a big plus