Accounting and Finance Manager Position Available In Franklin, Massachusetts

Accounting And Finance Manager
Greenfield, MA

Posted:

06/17/2025

Industry:

Accounting and Finance

Job Number:

17784
JOB

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Position Summary
Full-time
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.
Key Responsibilities
Controllership Duties
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with GAAP.
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, including state, federal, and industry-specific requirements.
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.
Month-End and Year-End Closing
Manage the complete closing process, including revenue recognition, expense accruals, fixed asset tracking, and inventory reconciliation.
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.
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.
Cash Management & Operational Support
Monitor daily cash flow and develop 13-week rolling cash forecasts.
Oversee banking relationships and optimize working capital usage.
Support vendor negotiations through analysis of payment terms, purchasing cycles, and cost reduction opportunities.
Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads, aligning financial plans with strategic goals.
Develop rolling forecasts (monthly/quarterly) to reflect current trends and evolving business conditions.
Prepare detailed budget-to-actual analyses, highlighting significant deviations and recommending corrective actions.
Financial Modeling
Create dynamic financial models to support pricing strategies, channel margin analysis, and sales growth scenarios.
Design IRR, NPV, and breakeven models for new product development, capital investments, and business expansion plans.
Conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis to assess risks and opportunities under varying business assumptions.
Product & Operational Analytics
Analyze product-level gross margins, COGS, contribution margins, and unit economics across channels and regions.
Collaborate with operations to evaluate inventory levels, production costs, and supply chain efficiency.
Support product roadmap decisions with cost-benefit analysis, investment recovery timelines, and capacity planning inputs.
Cross-Functional Financial Leadership
Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Product Development teams to develop financial KPIs for measuring campaign ROI, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and lifetime value (LTV).
Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership in support of strategic initiatives and board discussions.
Translate financial data into executive-level presentations and dashboards for ongoing business performance monitoring.
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.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
PTO and holidays, 401k with matching, Health Care reimbursement (ICHRA), Dental Plan, Educational Assistance.