Controller​/Director of Finance - Manufacturing

About Us:

Brennan Staffing Group Inc. is a Boston-area boutique recruiting firm specializing in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative placements. We’ve built a reputation for delivering high-impact talent solutions—from staff-level professionals to CFOs—for clients across many industries. Our clients rely on us to find exceptional talent, whether for a staff-level position or a senior executive role.

We are seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Controller to join our leadership team and play a critical role in the continued growth and operational excellence of our organization. Reporting directly to the C‑Suite, this role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys being close to the business, and is passionate about building strong teams, scalable processes, and actionable financial insights.

This is not a desk‑only role. The Controller will actively engage with operations, spend time on the shop floor, and partner closely with leadership and department managers to drive efficiency, collaboration, and informed decision‑making across the organization.

As Controller, you will serve as both the financial steward of the organization and a strategic business partner to leadership. You’ll ensure the integrity of the financials, streamline and modernize accounting processes, and help build a finance function that is agile, cross‑trained, and aligned with long‑term business objectives.

• Lead month‑end close, financial forecasting, and preparation of comprehensive monthly reporting packages.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reports to the President, Executive Vice President Team, and Department Managers.
• Manage company‑wide budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow activities.
• Learn and understand all aspects of the business, including estimating, project management, purchasing, and their integration with the accounting and ERP systems.
• Engage directly with operations and the shop floor to ensure financial processes reflect real‑world workflows.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reports to the C‑Suite and Department Managers.
• Manage company‑wide budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow activities.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR).
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries for balance sheet, income statement, payroll, expense accounts, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain banking relationships and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and integrate budgets into company systems.
• Identify opportunities to lean out processes, eliminate waste, and improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Ensure accounting modules within the ERP system fully reconcile to the inventory module.
• Lead or support ERP implementations and transitions, including data migration and integration of legacy systems.
• Build and realign the accounting department into a cross‑functional, fully cross‑trained team.
• Mentor, train, and coach staff in a hands‑on manner.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• 5+ years as a Controller or in a similar finance leadership role within a manufacturing environment
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• 10+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years of experience with cost accounting
• 2+ years of hands‑on cash management experience.
• Proven experience selecting, implementing, or overseeing ERP systems, including legacy data integration.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CMA or CPA is desired.

*** Compensation for this role is in the 150-160K Base range.***