Top Controller Jobs in Boston, MA

Lead a 10+ person accounting team to manage financial accounting, technical and cost accounting, tax, SOX controls, monthly/quarterly close, POC/EAC for government contracts, audit readiness, and build SEC-ready reporting.

The Controller will build and scale the accounting function, implement an ERP, manage audits, and leverage AI in accounting practices, ensuring compliance and efficiency in financial operations.

Lead and build the Affirm Bank accounting function during bank formation. Oversee GL operations, regulatory and monthly financial reporting, audit coordination, process automation, cash management, and financial analysis. Manage and recruit the accounting team and partner cross-functionally to integrate bank accounting into Affirm's systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Controller will modernize the finance stack, lead accounting tasks, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and partner with management on strategic decisions while building scalable finance processes.

The Controller will oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring the team and developing policies for growth.

Manage and optimize accounting processes, controls, and financial reporting. Oversee affiliate payments, audits, UI, deferred revenue, month-end close, tax compliance, registered agents, AP, credit card reconciliation, lender reporting, and lead ad-hoc projects while collaborating with accounting staff and external stakeholders.

Serve as Controller for nonprofit clients, advising on accounting and finance best practices. Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines, and projects; prepare and analyze financial statements; recommend improvements; maintain compliance with organizational policies, government directives, and accounting standards; and advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives.

Lead FP&A for a multi-site early education business: own budgeting, forecasting, center-level P&L, labor and enrollment models, cash forecasting, KPI/dashboarding, systems integration (D365/Procare/BI), and develop a high-performing FP&A team to drive financial performance and decision-making.

Own CapNexus’s full-cycle accounting operation, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial reporting, reconciliations, revenue recognition, internal controls, and audit readiness. Lead management, board, investor, lender, and covenant reporting while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Modernize finance through AI, automation, dashboards, and system integrations across ERP, billing, CRM, and expense platforms. Manage internal and outsourced accounting teams and partner with executives, investors, lenders, and auditors.

Leads the plant’s finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash management, audits, taxes, internal controls, and working capital optimization. Partners with operations, sales, engineering, and plant leadership to improve profitability, implement process improvements, and report key financial metrics. Manages accounting staff and develops cost and pricing structures for government bids.

Lead all finance, accounting, and reporting for a $35M nonprofit. Oversee AP/AR, grants administration, monthly close, financial statements, internal controls, audits, budgeting, and relationships with program directors, senior leadership, and the Board. Manage and develop the finance team to support program operations and ensure compliance with GAAP and grant requirements.

Lead global accounting and controllership functions including close/consolidation, technical accounting (USGAAP/IFRS/ASC 606), audits, tax coordination, financial systems, and M&A accounting. Build and develop a high-performing team, oversee AP/GL/fixed assets/cash/intercompany, optimize processes and systems (including NetSuite and AI-driven analytics), and partner with executive leadership and FP&A to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and insights.

Lead Finance support for product launches by coordinating across accounting, tax, treasury, risk, and operations. Oversee launch reviews, perform accounting treatment assessments, design and implement controls, produce audit-ready documentation and executive reporting, and partner with Finance Engineering to automate reporting and processes. Serve as trusted advisor to business partners and manage cross-functional workstreams to ensure compliance and operational readiness.

Lead oversight of quarterly NAV and financial statement processes for assigned private funds, manage capital calls/distributions, cash and fee oversight, and coordinate annual audits. Partner with internal teams and external administrators/auditors, contribute to product launches and process improvements, perform technical accounting research, mentor junior staff, and lead operational and systems projects to support private equity and private credit funds.

Lead day-to-day accounting, reporting, and fund operations for semi-liquid open-ended private funds. Oversee monthly NAV process, validate portfolio transactions and valuations, manage fees, investor records, third-party administrators, financial statements, and regulatory reporting. Partner with Product, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Investment teams to support liquidity, structuring, and operational readiness. Design and scale operating models, controls, and accounting policies for an evergreen private investment platform.

Lead financial analysis and reporting for the Northeast district, providing insights to guide leadership decisions. Manage forecasting, planning, KPI tracking, and performance monitoring. Partner with cross-functional teams to improve business results, ensure alignment with company standards, and support financial operations using advanced Excel and financial systems.

Support monthly close, reporting, forecasting and budgeting. Create dashboards and presentations for senior management. Analyze P&L, profitability and sales performance. Maintain financial planning models and reporting tools. Provide financial insights and collaborate with Finance, Market Access, Business Intelligence and Business Units to support decision-making and resource allocation.

Review and QA month-end close packages for a portfolio of ecommerce and CPG clients, ensure GAAP-compliant accounting, reconcile ecommerce payouts and inventory across channels/3PLs, maintain QBO environments and integrations, sign off financial packages, provide feedback to bookkeepers, and support budgeting and financial modeling for clients.

Own and build the accounting foundation for a growing multi-entity hospitality brand: general ledger, month- and year-end close, reconciliations, multi-entity consolidation, cash-flow forecasting, compliance, controls, budgeting, reporting, automation, and partnering with leadership, banks, and advisors to enable scalable finance operations.

The Controller manages the accounting function, ensuring compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls while leading a high-performing team. This role requires strategic oversight and expert knowledge in U.S. GAAP and financial systems.

The Controller will lead the transition from cash basis to accrual accounting, manage financial audits, and oversee the migration to NetSuite. Responsibilities include maintaining financial statements, building internal controls, and improving processes.

Lead US accounting operations and month-end close, build accounting infrastructure for IPO readiness, implement internal controls and GAAP-compliant reporting, manage and mentor accountants, champion automation and SQL-driven workflows, and liaise with auditors, regulators, and investors.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.

Lead accounting operations and monthly close, ensure GAAP compliance, manage audits, and transition existing accounting responsibilities. Drive finance automation and AI adoption (optimize Rillet), improve integrations, reduce close timelines, and build FP&A reporting, forecasts, and KPI dashboards. Design scalable processes and internal controls to support growth.

Hands-on Controller to build and scale finance operations: implement accounting systems, internal controls, and ERP; manage payroll, treasury, AR/AP; deliver GAAP-compliant reporting, budgeting, and forecasts; support fundraising and strategic financial planning while working with external accountants.