Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager
Job in
Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02145, USA
Listed on 2026-09-13
Listing for:
Herk & Associates - Heavy Equipment Jobs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A growing equipment sales, rental, and service organization is seeking a hands-on Controller based in Central Massachusetts to lead its accounting and financial operations. This role combines traditional accounting leadership with a strong focus on inventory, cost accounting, ERP systems, and operational performance
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The ideal candidate can operate at a strategic level while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting, reporting, and process improvement. This individual will work closely with ownership and department leaders across Sales, Service, Parts, Rentals, and Operations.
Responsibilities- Lead accounting and finance operations while managing and developing the accounting team
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
- Develop management reports, KPIs, and department-level profitability and margin analysis
- Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliation, and cost accounting across equipment, parts, and service operations
- Improve financial controls, accounting processes, workflows, and reporting accuracy
- Serve as a key ERP resource, optimizing system functionality, automation, and reporting
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, debt obligations, taxes, audits, and compliance
- Partner with ownership and leadership on budgeting, operational performance, staffing, compensation planning, and strategic financial initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
- Significant inventory and cost accounting experience required
- Experience with in equipment sales, rental, service, dealership, distribution, or a similar inventory-driven business
- Strong ERP systems experience required;
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience strongly preferred - Strong financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement skills
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day accounting responsibilities
- Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
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