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Controller

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Chelmsford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
KBW has partnered with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and finance function. This is a highly visible leadership role that partners directly with ownership to provide strategic financial guidance while overseeing all day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of consolidated financial statements.
  • Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory accounting, and intercompany transactions.
  • Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to support business planning and decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, multi-entity reporting requirements, tax regulations, and internal financial controls.
  • Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and other business partners.
  • Develop and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, ERP systems, and financial processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and operational performance while supporting profitability initiatives.
  • Partner with operations, sales, and executive leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations.
  • Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, business expansion opportunities, and financial modeling.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience as a Controller
  • Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

Compensation: $120,000 - 140,000 plus benefits.

Please contact Jeremy Gill at jgill@kbwfinancial.com for more information.

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