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Controller

Robert Half

Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 • $165,000 to $220,000 / yr • 10/28/2026

Job Description

Job Description

We have an immediate need for a Corporate Controller with significant corporate experience. This position will oversee a 20+ person department, managing multiple departments and lines of service. This position will require previous experience working with and reporting to a board and will work closely with all senior management while reporting directly to the CFO.

The Corporate Controller will be in a very hands-on role, closely involved with all facets of the monthly close process, monthly reporting package and GAAP compliance.

A CPA is desired for this position and any prior public accounting is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have experience from a larger, complicated corporate structure with multiple layers of management and lines of service.

There is a definite need for a Corporate Controller who embraces system upgrades. Experience with ERP system implementations and upgrades is strongly desired as well as a desire to welcome AI technology.

The Corporate controller will oversee the AP/AR/Tax & Treasury functions.

Experience overseeing banking relationships is helpful.

Qualifications:

This role requires the Controller work in person - Marlborough, Mass weekly

CPA desired

Any exposure to the Promotional industry is needed

Prior experience with implementations is ++

Previous large corporate experience is mandatory – working with and speaking to a Board

Experience leading a large team with tiers also mandatory

Hands On, this will not be management only, looking for someone willing to be in the trenches

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership within a large and operationally complex corporate structure.
• Certified Public Accountant designation is strongly preferred; prior public accounting experience is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in US GAAP, corporate accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting.
• Experience leading sizable teams with multiple reporting levels and managing performance within a structured organization.
• Ability to work in person on a regular weekly basis in Wayland, Massachusetts.
• Background interacting with executive stakeholders and preparing materials or commentary for board-level discussions.
• Exposure to the promotional industry, including brand promotions or promotional campaigns, is required.
• Prior involvement in system implementations or major upgrades is highly desirable.