Job Description

**Must be available to go onsite 3 days a week in North Adams, MA. **Must have 5-10 years of experience; no junior candidates please. We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Controller and Finance Manager to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in both financial stewardship and strategic planning. This position combines the rigorous responsibilities of a traditional Controller—ensuring compliance with financial policies, leading month-end and year-end closings, and delivering accurate financial reporting—with the forward-looking insights of a Financial Manager, including budgeting, forecasting, and business modeling for new initiatives and product development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in accounting, a keen analytical mindset, and the ability to support business decisions through sound financial insight and modeling. Financial Accounting & Reporting Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with GAAP. Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure accuracy of journal entries and account reconciliations. Produce monthly management reporting packages with commentary on financial performance, key trends, and variances. Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, including state, federal, and industry-specific requirements. Month-End and Year-End Closing Develop and maintain a closing checklist to ensure all closing tasks are completed systematically and efficiently. Analyze and reconcile key accounts to detect and resolve discrepancies before financial reporting. Manage the complete closing process, including revenue recognition, expense accruals, fixed asset tracking, and inventory reconciliation. Internal Controls & Policy Compliance Design and enforce financial and accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets. Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to internal processes and identify areas for improvement. Maintain accounting documentation and policy manuals; provide guidance and training to staff on accounting standards. Audit & Compliance Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during financial and tax audits. Prepare all necessary audit schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries. Monitor compliance with loan covenants and reporting obligations to financial institutions or investors. Requirements ~ Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. ~5–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or consumer products environment. ~ Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. ~ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. ~ Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite). ~ Experience with or eagerness to learn financial modeling and analysis.

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