Controller, CPA

Overview

This role is a full-time, remote Controller position within the Professional Services department, supporting HR, Finance, IT, and Marketing functions. The Controller will oversee the full accounting function across multiple entities or client portfolios, ensuring financial reporting integrity, managing internal controls, and leading both onshore and offshore accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger management, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-/year-end close processes.
• Oversee financial reporting to internal leadership and external clients, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP or applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop onshore and offshore accounting teams, ensuring effective communication, workload balance, and consistent execution across time zones.
• Design, implement, and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Manage audit and tax relationships by coordinating with external auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders to support timely filings and audits.
• Collaborate with FP&A and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Lead system implementations, integrations, or transitions related to ERP, accounting, or reporting platforms.
• Provide strategic accounting insights to executive leadership regarding business decisions, growth initiatives, and financial risks or opportunities.
• Support special projects including mergers and acquisitions integrations, entity restructuring, and global expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; MBA is a plus.
• CPA certification required.
• Progressive accounting experience including leadership or controller-level roles.
• Experience managing offshore or global accounting teams preferred.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks; SOX exposure is a plus.
• Proven success leading complex month-end and year-end close processes for multi-entity or multi-client environments.
• Strong technical proficiency with ERP systems (experience with Sage preferred), advanced Excel skills, and accounting automation tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off policies including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non-exempt employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Benefit offerings, eligibility, and employer contributions may vary based on role, classification, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those tied to the employee’s primary work location. Where required by law, paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits are provided in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.

Location

• Remote position based in the United States.

Legal and Compliance

• Background checks or criminal history reviews, if applicable, will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including fair-chance hiring requirements.
• Compliance with Massachusetts law prohibiting lie detector tests as a condition of employment.