Title: Controller
Salary: $120,000- 130,000 + Bonus
Location: Reading, MA (Fully Onsite)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Take ownership of the entire accounting function for a well-established professional services organization
High-visibility leadership role working directly with company ownership and senior leadership
Lead a small, established accounting team while remaining hands-on with day-to-day operations
Opportunity to make an immediate impact by strengthening financial reporting, processes, and internal controls
Broad responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and tax compliance
Join a growing organization where your expertise and recommendations will directly influence business decisions
Controller Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, balance sheets, P&Ls, and management reporting
Manage monthly sales tax calculations, filings, and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Lead and develop a team of three accounting professionals while remaining actively involved in daily accounting activities
Oversee cash flow, account reconciliations, financial controls, and overall accounting accuracy
Partner directly with ownership to improve accounting processes, financial visibility, and operational efficiency
Controller Qualifications:
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior Controller or accounting leadership experience
Strong hands-on general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting experience
Direct experience managing monthly sales tax filings, payments, and compliance required
Previous experience supervising accounting staff while maintaining hands-on responsibility for daily operations
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, cash management, and financial statement preparation
Proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and can take full ownership of the accounting function
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| Location | Boston, MA |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $120,000–$130,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.



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