Controller

Milton CAT•Milford, MA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Milton CAT, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for the Northeast, is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead corporate accounting for a privately held, multi-state organization with approximately 1,600 employees over $1.5 billion in revenue. Based in Milford, MA and reporting to the Director of Financial Accounting, this role oversees accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, in a high-volume transactional environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance leader who can leverage technology, continue to strengthen processes that improve monthly and annual close cycle times, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational discipline. We are looking for a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to develop high-performing teams in a complex and growing business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Controller in a large, complex organization with at least $500 million in revenue, along with proven success leading teams and driving results in a growth-oriented environment.
Excellent working knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures is required.
Solid experience in a project-based accounting environment preferred (ASC 606).
Strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and time management skills, along with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
Extensive hands-on experience with ERP systems and the ability to leverage available technology to improve efficiency, visibility, and accounting cycle times; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
Advanced user of Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to work on-site at our corporate office in Milford, MA, with occasional remote days as needed.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.
Solid experience in a project-based accounting environment preferred (ASC 606).
Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of general ledger activity and financial reporting across a complex, multi-state organization.
Mentor, develop and lead a team fostering accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
Ensure that all financial transactions are executed and documented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Identify, evaluate and implement accounting standards, process improvements, accounting policies, and technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce close cycle times.
Ensure proper revenue and expense matching.
Lead the coordination and management of the external audit process and ensure readiness, documentation quality, and timely resolution of audit-related matters.
Partner with finance, operational, and cross-functional leaders on strategic initiatives, systems optimization, and scalable process improvements that support continued growth.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data, thoughtful analysis, and timely insight to business leaders.
Prepare and submit accurate financial statements and required federal, state, and local regulatory reporting in a timely manner.
Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and decision support in a fast-paced, high-volume accounting environment.