Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Location

North Andover, Massachusetts, United States

The Country Controller will serve as the senior financial leader of the U.S. subsidiary, a business within a $1B+ EU-based Group. This role is responsible for all financial and accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reporting to Group headquarters under tight deadlines.

In addition to being a hands‑on leadership role
, the Country Controller is accountable for managing and developing the entire U.S. finance and accounting team
, elevating its scope from primarily transactional activities to a function that also delivers value‑added FP&A and forecasting support for the business.

This role requires strong FP&A expertise, experience with multinational reporting, and the ability to cost‑effectively optimize processes and systems (Net Suite and Cognos).

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting in compliance with Group accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial results to Group HQ in Europe, meeting strict deadlines.
• Act as primary finance liaison with Group HQ for reporting and compliance.
• Oversee annual audit and U.S. tax compliance.

• Lead U.S. budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Provide hands‑on financial analysis, project margin reporting, and performance tracking to U.S. leadership.
• Deliver actionable insights and scenario analyses to support decision‑making and growth initiatives.

• Maintain robust internal controls, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory filings, and corporate governance standards.
• Optimize processes and systems to improve the speed and accuracy of monthly reporting, while scaling controls and efficiency.
• Improve finance processes and reporting efficiency using Net Suite and Cognos.
• Drive process/system optimization and automation in a cost‑effective manner.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, pricing, cost control, and business development.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, sales, and HR to align financial objectives with company goals.
• Support the Country President and U.S. leadership team with financial insights that drive profitable growth.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reporting).
• Expand team capabilities from transactional accounting toward value‑added financial business support.
• Foster accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or controllership position.
• Proven track record managing tight month‑end closes and international reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with Net Suite and Cognos highly preferred.
• Strong FP&A capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations.
• Background in service, rental, construction, or project‑based industries a plus.

• Hands‑on, pragmatic leader with both strategic and tactical capabilities.
• Strong communicator, comfortable working with U.S. leadership and EU Group executives.
• Resourceful and process‑driven, with proven ability to improve systems and reporting in lean finance teams.
• Highly organized, deadline‑driven, and detail‑oriented.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO) - Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Group Life/ AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance - Short‑Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Cancer, Lump‑Sum Critical Illness
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement/401k with an employer‑matched contribution

• Integrity
• Empathy

$150‑175K Base + Bonus