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Robert Half
Nashua, NH (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing organization in Nashua, New Hampshire. This role will oversee financial reporting, planning, cash management, and compliance while serving as a key advisor to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to improve processes across a multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the month-end and year-end close cycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate external audits, support tax-related activities, and prepare reporting packages for lenders and financing partners.
- Monitor working capital performance by overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory activity, and related balance sheet accounts.
- Develop cash flow projections, evaluate capital spending plans, and help maintain compliance with lending agreements and financial covenants.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and create long-range financial plans that support operational goals and future growth.
- Build scenario-based financial models to assess business opportunities, risks, and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as a financial partner to senior leadership by translating results into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Manage relationships with banks and credit providers, including oversight of borrowing arrangements and required financial reporting.
- Supervise and mentor the accounting team, including payroll and transactional finance functions, while strengthening accountability and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to streamline financial operations and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and control. Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including time in a controllership capacity.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated success in environments with significant operational activity and receivables-driven cash flow.
- Deep experience with cash management, working capital analysis, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Background managing banking relationships, debt structures, and credit facility compliance.
- Experience supporting multi-entity organizations is preferred.
- Proficiency with Sage is required; CPA certification is preferred.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop teams and influence business decisions at the executive level.