Senior Controller - West Bridgewater, MA

SUPPLYONE INC.•Westwood, MA

11d•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior Controller is a hands-on accounting and finance leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and continuous improvement of accounting operations for assigned locations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role initially supports the business’s accounting and finance needs and will ultimately lead the monthly close and financial reporting process for three locations. The Controller combines technical accounting expertise with practical operational judgment, partnering with location leadership and corporate finance to deliver reliable financial results, maintain sound internal controls, support regulatory compliance, and provide actionable information for business decisions. The position oversees general ledger accounting, financial close, reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial controls, tax compliance, audits, fixed assets, and other financial administration. It also collaborates with operational and commercial leaders and leads, coaches, and develops accounting staff as applicable. Travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Progressive accounting or finance experience, including responsibility for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Working knowledge of applicable accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
Strong technical accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting skills.
Demonstrated ownership of a timely and accurate month-end close process.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
Ability to identify problems, investigate root causes, and implement practical solutions.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain financial results clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to build effective working relationships with location leadership and cross-functional partners.
Comfort operating in a hands-on role while leading and developing accounting processes and staff.
Commitment to accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Travel required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hands-on Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar accounting leadership role.
Manufacturing and/or distribution experience; corrugated manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting multiple locations or business units.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the general ledger for assigned locations, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, supported, and reconciled.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ultimately taking responsibility for closing the books for three locations.
Establish and manage a close calendar to complete financial results accurately and on time.
Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, inventory-related accounting, and other period-end activities.
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual variances, and balance-sheet issues.
Maintain complete, organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
Prepare or oversee financial statements, management reports, business activity reports, forecasts, budgets, and other required reporting.
Analyze financial performance and business drivers, and communicate trends, risks, opportunities, and variances to the CFO and location leadership.
Create reporting that helps senior leadership understand location performance, financial position, and operational results; explain financial information in practical terms to leaders across the organization.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Partner with operations and commercial leadership to provide financial insight, improve decision-making, and support business performance.
Establish, maintain, and strengthen financial controls in accordance with internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ensure adherence to company policies concerning budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other financial activities.
Coordinate and support sales tax and property tax compliance, filings, reporting, and payments.
Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and relevant professional accounting standards.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation and responding to requests.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting quality, consistency, efficiency, and controls across assigned locations.
Record newly acquired capital assets, maintain fixed-asset records, calculate and record monthly depreciation, and distribute capital asset and depreciation reports as needed.
Support cash management, credit management, and other financial administration activities.
Maintain working knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes to provide oversight, support, and issue resolution as needed.
Lead, coach, train, develop, and evaluate accounting staff as applicable; set expectations for accuracy, timeliness, accountability, and service.
Collaborate with finance, operations, human resources, commercial teams, and location leadership.
Assist the CFO with financial updates and departmental information for management meetings.
Travel as required.