Controller

Strategic Employment

Lancaster, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Asset Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Corporate Policies, Depreciation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Fleet Management, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Head of Finance, Leadership, Mentoring, NetSuite, NetSuite ERP, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Analysis, Trend Analysis, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Lancaster, MA
POSTED
5 days ago

A high-growth, multi-state home services organization is seeking a strategic Controller who goes well beyond traditional accounting. This role is a deliberate stepping stone to CFO for a candidate who can integrate into the CFO’s workflow as a trusted thought partner, drive corporate forecasting, and position themselves for rapid advancement as the business scales past $70M+.

COMPENSATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT

  • Base Salary: $165,000 + Bonus Eligible

  • Work Arrangement: 5 Days Onsite (Full-Time, In-Office)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Finance & Analytics

  • Serve as the financial thought partner to the CFO, translating data into actionable insights.

  • Build models and conduct trend analysis to identify risks and growth opportunities.

  • Bring a forward-looking perspective to business performance monitoring.

Accounting Operations & Controls

  • Own the full month-end close process and maintain general ledger integrity.

  • Manage all lease accounting functions, including a large fleet of vehicles (depreciation, compliance, classifications).

  • Scale accounting operations, controls, and policies alongside company growth.

Team & Systems Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of accounting and finance professionals.

  • Partner on a brand-new NetSuite implementation to modernize workflows and automated reporting.

Required

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with 3+ years as a Controller or senior accounting leader; CPA strongly preferred.

  • Experience with lease accounting and/or fleet asset management.

  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and trend analysis skills.

  • Experience in the in-home services industry or an equivalent operational environment.

  • High-velocity growth experience and a clear trajectory toward a CFO role.

Preferred

  • NetSuite proficiency (ERP implementation experience is a major plus).

  • Proven success managing and scaling a small finance team.

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