We have an immediate need for a Corporate Controller with significant corporate experience. This position will oversee a 20+ person department, managing multiple departments and lines of service. This position will require previous experience working with and reporting to a board and will work closely with all senior management while reporting directly to the CFO. The Corporate Controller will be in a very hands-on role, closely involved with all facets of the monthly close process, monthly reporting package and GAAP compliance. A CPA is desired for this position and any prior public accounting is a plus. The ideal candidate will have experience from a larger, complicated corporate structure with multiple layers of management and lines of service. There is a definite need for a Corporate Controller who embraces system upgrades. Experience with ERP system implementations and upgrades is strongly desired as well as a desire to welcome AI technology. The Corporate controller will oversee the AP/AR/Tax & Treasury functions. Experience overseeing banking relationships is helpful.
Qualifications:
This role requires the Controller work in person - Marlborough, Mass weekly CPA desired Any exposure to the Promotional industry is needed Prior experience with implementations is ++ Previous large corporate experience is mandatory – working with and speaking to a Board Experience leading a large team with tiers also mandatory Hands On, this will not be management only, looking for someone willing to be in the trenches
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership within a large and operationally complex corporate structure.
- Certified Public Accountant designation is strongly preferred; prior public accounting experience is considered an advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in US GAAP, corporate accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting.
- Experience leading sizable teams with multiple reporting levels and managing performance within a structured organization.
- Ability to work in person on a regular weekly basis in Wayland, Massachusetts.
- Background interacting with executive stakeholders and preparing materials or commentary for board-level discussions.
- Exposure to the promotional industry, including brand promotions or promotional campaigns, is required.
- Prior involvement in system implementations or major upgrades is highly desirable.