Senior Controller - West Bridgewater, MA

Position Summary

The Controller is a hands-on accounting and finance leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and continuous improvement of accounting operations for assigned location(s). Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will initially support the accounting and finance needs of the business and will ultimately be responsible for leading the monthly close and financial reporting process for three locations.

The Controller combines strong technical accounting capability with practical operational judgment. This individual will work closely with location leadership and corporate finance to ensure reliable financial results, sound internal controls, regulatory compliance, and actionable financial information that supports business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Financial Close

• Own and maintain the general ledger for assigned location(s), ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, supported, and reconciled.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process for assigned locations, including the eventual responsibility for closing the books for three locations.
• Establish and manage a structured close calendar to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, inventory-related accounting, and other period-end accounting activities.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual variances, and balance-sheet issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain complete, organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Business Partnership

• Prepare or oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, business activity reports, forecasts, budgets, and other required reporting.
• Analyze financial performance and key business drivers; communicate significant trends, risks, opportunities, and variances to the CFO and location leadership.
• Translate financial information into clear, practical business language for leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Create reporting that helps senior leadership understand location performance, financial position, and operational results.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with operations and commercial leadership to provide financial insight, improve decision-making, and support business performance.

Controls, Compliance, and Process Improvement

• Establish, maintain, and strengthen financial controls within the accounting function in accordance with internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to company policies related to budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other financial activities.
• Coordinate and support sales tax and property tax compliance, filings, reporting, and payments.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as relevant professional accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting quality, consistency, efficiency, and controls across assigned locations.

Fixed Assets and Other Financial Administration

• Record newly acquired capital assets and maintain accurate fixed-asset records.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation and distribute capital asset and depreciation reports as needed.
• Support cash management, credit management, and other financial administration activities.
• Maintain a working understanding of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes to provide oversight, support, and issue resolution as needed.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead, coach, train, develop, and evaluate accounting staff as applicable.
• Set clear expectations for accuracy, timeliness, accountability, and service within the accounting team.
• Work collaboratively with finance, operations, human resources, commercial teams, and location leadership.
• Assist the CFO with financial updates and departmental information for management meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Progressive accounting or finance experience, including responsibility for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience in a hands-on Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar accounting leadership role preferred.
• Manufacturing and/or distribution experience preferred; corrugated manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting multiple locations or business units is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of a timely and accurate month-end close process.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Ability to identify problems, investigate root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain financial results clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with location leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on role while also leading and developing accounting processes and staff.
• Commitment to accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Travel required.

Core Values

• Customer Service Begins Inside: We serve our colleagues with excellence so we can serve customers with excellence.
• Get It Right the First Time: We are reliable, thorough, practice active listening and pay attention to detail to ensure the best results.
• Philosophy of Velocity: Our responsiveness and speed to market give us a competitive edge.
• Personalized Service: We go beyond what the customer expects, understand what they are going through, and anticipate their needs to make their interaction with us the best experience of their day.
• Act Like an Owner: We are empowered to protect, cultivate and grow our business responsibly.
• We Can’t Stop Learning: We know our stuff, embrace change, and relish feedback.