Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Location: Williamstown

Description

We are partnering with a successful services organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead and strengthen the company's accounting operations. The role will oversee daily financial management, supervising a small accounting team, and partner closely with ownership and leadership to support continued growth. The Controller will also be responsible for ensuring compliance within US GAAP standards, overseeing cost accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger responsibilities, assisting with payroll tax processing, creating financial forecasting coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, and implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets.

The ideal individual for this role must be a people leader, drive process improvements & ERP system enhancements, have experience with hazardous material cost tracking and compliance reporting.

Major Responsibilities

· Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management

· Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

· Ensure accurate job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition for construction projects

· Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes

· Manage compliance activities including sales tax, payroll tax, and multi-state regulatory reporting

· Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners

· Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives

· Provide financial insight and reporting to ownership and executive leadership

· Supervise and mentor the Assistant Controller and Accounting Clerk

· Assist with process improvements and scalability initiatives as the company continues to grow

Requirements

The ideal Controller will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar.

Other requirements for the Controller role include and are not limited to:

· 7-10+ years of accounting experience, including leadership experience

· CPA preferred

· Construction/Manufacturing Industry experience REQUIRED

· Strong financial reporting (GAAP, regulatory reporting), internal controls experience

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

· Viewpoint or any ERP system experience preferred

For more information on this Controller role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at  and reference JO#.

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