Controller
CFS
Boston, MA
CFS has partnered with a rapidly expanding, nationally recognized technology‑enabled services company as they continue scaling their U.S. operations. With strong year‑over‑year growth and a culture centered around innovation, transparency, and collaboration, this organization is seeking a dynamic Controller to lead their finance function from their Boston headquarters.
What Makes This Controller Opportunity Exciting
- High‑Growth Environment: Be part of a company that has doubled revenue over the past 3 years and is continuing to scale nationwide.
- Impactful Leadership Role: You’ll own North American accounting operations and help shape financial infrastructure for the next phase of expansion.
- Innovative Culture: Work in a modern, tech‑forward environment that values new ideas and continuous improvement.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced schedule with dedicated remote days and collaborative in‑office time.
- Seat at the Table: Direct access to the CEO, COO, and executive leadership on financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
In this hands-on leadership role, you will:
- Lead and develop a small but growing accounting and payroll team.
- Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
- Strengthen internal controls and partner with external auditors.
- Drive enhancements in financial systems, reporting tools, and automation.
- Collaborate across departments to support strategic planning and financial modeling.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- Advanced degree (MSA or MBA) a plus.
- CPA preferred, but not a requirement.
- 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
- At least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity, preferably in Controller role.
- Experience in a scaling organization (tech, services, or SaaS strongly preferred—but flexible).
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP and financial operations.
Compensation
$145,000 – $170,000 base salary
MaxSalary: USD170000
MinSalary: USD145000
About the Company
CFS
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.