Creative Financial Staffing
Small Company Controller - Impact Opportunity!
Creative Financial Staffing, Stoneham, MA, United States
Creative Financial Staffing has been exclusively retained by a growing professional services company to identify a Controller to join their team. This role will have hands-on responsibility for the daily operations of the accounting/finance function. It is a high-impact opportunity focused on creating and implementing process improvements and putting systems in place to scale for growth.
Highlights of the Controller opportunity:
- The Company: Growing professional services company with over $25M in revenue, transitioning from an entrepreneurial stage environment to a sophisticated financial organization.
- The Growth: Company with consistent profitability and proven growth. Both Revenue and EBITDA have more than doubled in the past 5 years.
- Opportunity: As the company's first true financial leader, the Controller will be charged with building out the accounting/finance infrastructure to support the growth run rate of the company.
- Culture: Our client offers a close-knit, laid-back environment and understands the demands of life outside of work. They are flexible and supportive.
Overview of the Controller position:
- Lead the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
- Manage accounting activities, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and reconciliations
- Collaborate with senior management to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making
- Supervise and mentor a dynamic team of accounting professionals
Preferred Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity
- Must have hands-on experience working in an accounting and financial management function in a high growth company.
- Experience establishing and implementing process improvement initiatives within a high growth environment.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and financial analysis
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and a proactive approach