Top Controller Jobs in Boston, MA

Leads property accounting and financial statement preparation for client portfolios. Supervises assistant controllers and accountants, ensures accurate and timely reporting under GAAP, reviews reconciliations and operating results, coordinates budgets, communicates with clients and auditors, establishes departmental goals, supports hiring and performance reviews, manages staffing efficiency, and recommends procedural improvements. Requires an accounting or finance degree, strong financial knowledge, analytical ability, communication skills, and organizational attention to detail.

The Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining financial controls, preparing financial statements, and supervising accounting staff.

Lead global accounting for a multi-entity, multi-currency services business: own month-end close and consolidation, design internal controls, manage intercompany/transfer pricing, coordinate audits and tax compliance, support cash/treasury and forecasting, and manage accounting staff and external partners to scale finance operations.

Lead SPV financial reporting, consolidation, technical accounting analysis, SEC filings, audit coordination, SOX compliance, and internal controls in a public-company environment. Prepare accounting memos, manage reporting tools, evaluate complex transactions including M&A and financing arrangements, and collaborate with Legal, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations. Drive scalable reporting processes and support capital markets, global expansion, and other strategic projects.

Manage accounting, financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax engagements, vendor contracts, and financial controls for a holding company and subsidiaries. Oversee third-party fund administration, prepare financial statements and analyses, manage related-party transactions, support new business initiatives, and improve operational processes. The role requires strong QuickBooks, Excel, GAAP, communication, and deadline-management skills, with private fund accounting experience preferred.

Lead accounting operations for a credit union: prepare financial statements, oversee regulatory filings (NCUA Call Reports), manage general ledger and reconciliations, direct accounting staff, maintain internal controls and CECL allowance processes, drive month/quarter/year-end close, coordinate audits and regulatory exams, support CFO with financial analysis, and implement process improvements and automation.

The Fund Controller manages fund accounting accuracy and consistency, collaborates with teams, and oversees compliance and audit partnerships.

Lead month-end close, prepare financial reports, manage billing/accounts receivable, oversee cash flow and audits, maintain internal controls, support budgeting and forecasting, and partner cross-functionally to improve financial processes and collections.

Lead a small team delivering financial operations to a portfolio of small-business clients. Own client relationships and delivery, coach associates, resolve escalations, document repeatable processes, and iterate a new team model to improve operations and client retention.

Senior finance leader responsible for global accounting operations including monthly/quarterly/annual close and consolidation under U.S. GAAP. Lead and develop accounting team, oversee audits, tax and compliance, improve controls and reporting, support treasury and lender requirements, and provide accounting leadership for M&A and integrations while partnering with the CFO and private equity stakeholders.

Serve as a fractional Controller for alternative asset firms and family offices: manage financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, AR/AP, cash forecasting, audit/tax support, build controls, advise on vendor selection, implement policies, and deliver KPI-based analysis and pro forma financial models to senior leadership on project-based engagements.

Lead accounting operations for US and UK entities, own month-end close, audits, GAAP financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, treasury, internal controls, and regulatory filings (including Form 990). Manage and develop the accounting team, support ERP/CRM implementations (NetSuite, Salesforce), and partner with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to improve systems and controls.

Support the Regional Controller by preparing, reviewing, and distributing hotel financial statements; reconcile balance sheets; manage audits; produce cash forecasts and tax filings; review AP/payroll and bank/credit card activity; lead process improvements across accounting systems and assist with property transitions.

Lead controllership and shared services for a scaling renewable-energy company: manage monthly close, financial consolidation and reporting, US GAAP technical assessments, audit and tax coordination, ERP implementation support, team leadership, policy and control design, and partner with executives to implement finance vision and processes.

Manage day-to-day financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, month-end close, and client reporting for nonprofit clients. Coordinate project tasks, review balance sheets and account classifications, prepare reporting packages and work papers, and assist in managing accountants and developing best practices.

Own and run PPH's finance function: produce GAAP financial statements, manage cash flow and LOC reporting, lead budgeting/forecasting and variance analysis, enforce internal controls and compliance, coordinate international accounting and audits, support tax and filings, manage corporate administrative tasks and benefits, and mentor the accounting team while delivering strategic financial insights to executive leadership.

Lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for an MGA and surplus lines carrier. Own GAAP and statutory (SAP/NAIC) reporting, audits, regulatory filings, treasury, tax compliance, intercompany consolidations, reinsurance and reserve accounting, and build a scalable accounting team and systems to support growth.

Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and strategic finance for a multi-channel CPG business. Own close processes, budgeting, forecasting, channel and margin analysis, inventory and cash management, systems improvements, and team leadership while partnering with executives, auditors, and cross-functional teams to scale finance functions.

Lead global close, consolidation, and external/internal reporting; ensure U.S. GAAP compliance and SOX controls; coordinate audits and statutory reporting; partner with regional teams; drive standardization, automation and continuous improvement; coach controllership staff and support technical accounting across multiple jurisdictions.

Serve as client-facing controller for multiple law firm and nonprofit clients: manage GL integrity, month/quarter/year-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR/cash/treasury, GAAP compliance, controls, process improvements, system implementations, and mentor accounting staff while partnering with Client CFOs to improve performance.

Oversee accounting, financial reporting, tax reporting and audit processes for private real estate and hedge funds. Review service provider reports, manage budgets, fee and carried interest calculations, capital calls/distributions, fund setups/liquidations, and coordinate with portfolio managers, administrators, auditors, tax advisors, legal, compliance and other stakeholders.

Lead accounting operations and internal controls for a clinical‑stage biotech. Manage month‑end close, financial reporting, audits, SOX readiness, treasury, payroll/AP, and accounting systems. Build and mentor the accounting team, oversee outsourced providers, and support scaling toward a public company.

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close under U.S. GAAP; oversee AR/AP/payroll/commissions; build controls, policies, and audit readiness; partner on budgeting, forecasting, M&A and system migrations; hire and coach accounting team and evaluate finance technologies including AI.

Hands-on Controller for venture-backed startups: implement accounting processes and systems, manage monthly and annual closes, oversee accountants, prepare financial statements and consolidations, handle equity and convertible note reconciliations, apply ASC 606/ASC 842, and support financial due diligence for Seed through Series C clients.

Lead and own end-to-end accounting: chart of accounts, month-end close, technical accounting (ASC 606/842/718), tax compliance, 409A/equity accounting, audit readiness, internal controls, and management of outsourced accounting. Partner with CFO, FP&A, auditors, and tax firm while building reporting, automation, and scalable finance processes for a high-growth health tech startup.