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Financial Controller

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Watertown, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed technology company in search of a Financial Controller. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO and offers the opportunity to play a key role in a global organization experiencing significant growth.

The ideal candidate will be an Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or early-stage Controller looking to step into a broader leadership role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of global accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, tax, treasury, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements
  • Manage the consolidation of multiple domestic and international entities
  • Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
  • Lead external audit activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting system optimization
  • Support M&A activities, including due diligence and accounting integration
  • Partner with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives
  • Manage and mentor a global accounting team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 8 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience managing multi-entity, international consolidations
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606) experience required
  • Prior leadership experience managing accounting teams
  • Experience in a SaaS, software, or technology environment preferred
  • ERP system experience required; Intacct experience is a plus
  • M&A experience preferred
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-growth global technology company and help build scalable accounting processes and infrastructure while working closely with executive leadership.

Hybrid schedule - 2 days in office / week

Compensation: $170,000 - $210,000 plus bonus & equity

For additional information, please forward a copy of your resume and contact information in Word Document form to Merry Doyle at mdoyle@kbwfinancial.com.

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Salary : $170,000 - $210,000

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