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Assistant Controller - Growing PE Backed Company

CFS
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
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Title: Assistant Controller

Salary: $155,000–$175,000

Schedule: 4 days/week in office parking provided

Looking for a high-visibility accounting leadership role where you can help shape processes, improve reporting, and partner closely with executive leadership? This is an opportunity to join a growing, private equity-backed multi-location organization during an exciting period of expansion and operational transformation.

Why The Assistant Controller Opportunity Stands Out

  • Join a growing, private equity-backed organization with ambitious expansion plans.
  • Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, controls, and operational processes.
  • Help drive automation, system enhancements, and accounting best practices.
  • Lead and mentor a small accounting team while influencing broader finance operations.
  • Enjoy significant visibility and impact within an evolving finance organization.
  • Broad exposure across financial reporting, payroll, compliance, audits, and business operations.
  • Opportunity to help build scalable processes that support continued company growth.
  • Competitive compensation package and stable, long-term career potential.

Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Controller

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
  • Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.
  • Manage accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and general ledger activities.
  • Support audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements.
  • Supervise accounting personnel and coordinate with external accounting partners.

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and multi-entity accounting experience.
  • CPA strongly preferred along with prior supervisory experience.

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Salary : $155,000 - $175,000

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