What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller/Chief Financial Officer position at Masis Professional Group?
Masis Professional Group has partnered with a local manufacturing company and is seeking a Controller/Chief Financial Officer. This is a direct hire position in North Grafton, MA.
Position Summary
We are a small steel manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Controller/CFO to manage our financial operations and support the owners with strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working at both the detail level and the big-picture level. You will oversee core accounting functions, manage budgets and cash flow, and help evaluate major capital investments such as equipment purchases.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Monitor financial performance and provide clear, practical reporting to ownership
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely month-end, Quarterly, year-end close
Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Oversee accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and customer credit management
- Manage accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendors
- Monitor cash position and working capital needs
Strategic & Ownership Support
- Assist owners with corporate strategy, financial planning, and long-term growth initiatives
- Analyze and support large capital expenditures, including equipment purchases and financing options
- Provide financial models and return-on-investment analysis for major decisions
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls
- Maintain company vehicle titles, registrations and insurance
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, and insurance providers
- Review and maintain employee health insurance and general business insurance coverages
Operational Support
- Work closely with operations and management to understand manufacturing costs, margins, and efficiencies
- Improve financial processes and reporting as the business grows
Human Resources
- Maintain and update Employee Policy Manual
- Perform employee hire and separation processing
- Maintain Paid Time Off (PTO) employee records
- Prepare and process weekly payroll
- Prepare monthly Simple IRA reporting & transfer
- Maintain Simple IRA plan and reporting requirements
- Maintain active and inactive employee files
- Maintain company OSHA logs and file company OSHA reports
Network and IT Administration
- Maintain the company’s network, server, network devices and PC’s
- Coordinate repairs, software updates, installations and upgrades with the external IT Support vendor
- Responsible for maintaining the company’s ERP system, updates and main contact with ERP vendor
Website
- Monitor company website and updates
- Maintain & update company marketing brochures and information
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in manufacturing
- Experience with budgeting, AR/AP, and cash flow management
- Strong understanding of cost accounting and capital investment analysis
- CPA or equivalent experience preferred but not required
Desired Traits
- Hands-on and comfortable working in a small company environment
- Practical, straightforward communicator who can explain numbers clearly
- Detail-oriented but able to think strategically
- Trustworthy, reliable, and able to work independently
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Benefits package [health, retirement, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc., if applicable]