Controller

Location: Waltham, MA | 4 Days On-Site
Salary: $150,000–$160,000

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is partnering with a growing $30M digital media organization to identify a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a highly visible position for someone who enjoys owning the full accounting function while also supporting HR, benefits, and retirement plan administration.

Why This Opportunity?

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• Join a dynamic, entrepreneurial digital media organization
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• High-impact position with broad ownership and visibility across the business
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• Opportunity to oversee both accounting and HR-related functions
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• Collaborative environment with direct interaction with senior leadership
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• Competitive $150K–$160K compensation
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• Hybrid schedule with 4 days on-site in Waltham, MA
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Controller Responsibilities

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• Own the general accounting function, including month-end and year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
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• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis to support business decisions
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• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
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• Coordinate year-end audit, tax, and other external accounting relationships
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• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and the company’s retirement plan
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• Manage day-to-day HR administration, including employee onboarding/offboarding, benefits, policies, and employee documentation
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• Partner with leadership on financial planning, operational initiatives, and process improvements
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• Serve as a hands-on Controller who can operate strategically while remaining involved in the details
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Controller Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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• MUST HAVE Netsuite experience
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• Strong general accounting and financial reporting background
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• Prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership capacity
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• Experience with payroll, benefits, retirement plans, and/or HR administration strongly preferred
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• Comfortable working in a smaller, entrepreneurial organization where responsibilities extend beyond traditional accounting
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• Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with senior leadership
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• Digital media, advertising, marketing, professional services, or similar industry experience is a plus
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This Controller opportunity is ideal for an accounting leader who wants broader ownership and the ability to influence both the financial and people sides of an organization. If you are a hands-on professional looking to step into a visible Controller role with a growing company, we’d love to connect.

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