Job Description

Job Description

Controller
Medford, MA

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Our client is shaping the future of transportation. They are industry leaders, transportation specialists dedicated to ensuring that transportation investments can deliver the best possible results. By providing innovative policy and planning solutions, objective analyses and technology applications, they help their clients anticipate and meet future transportation needs while improving the performance of existing infrastructure and operations. Above all, they are committed to their clients’ success in making transportation better for future generations.

Accounting provides accurate and timely financial data to assist in the management and safeguarding of company assets, maintaining compliance with GAAP and all regulatory filings established by State and Federal agencies, and providing supportive services that meet the needs of the company. Accounting offers services to our customers with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and providing reliable resources to aid the company in meeting all goals.

The organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting team, enhance overall performance, and implement operational improvements that support our purpose-driven organization.

The Controller will provide financial oversight, mentor and develop a team, and optimize processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented leader with a strong understanding of GAAP, FAR and financial compliance who thrives in a collaborative environment, values continuous improvement, and is motivated by purpose-driven work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and all applicable financial regulations
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance performance
• Provide financial analysis to support executive decision-making
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory agencies
• Lead, mentor and inspire an accounting team

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, financial reporting, and compliance regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, relationship building and leadership skills

Equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a culture in which every voice is valued, where employees have a sense of belonging and connection with one another and to the organization, and they feel empowered to do their best work. We are committed to providing an inclusive culture within the firm and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our open positions.

EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY
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