Controller – Environmental Consulting / Professional Services

Location: Maynard, MA (Hybrid)
Salary: $130,000–$140,000 annually, depending on experience
Additional Compensation: Annual Bonus + Profit Sharing

Position Overview

We are partnering with an established environmental consulting firm seeking an experienced Controller to oversee its accounting and financial operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on financial leader who enjoys working closely with Project Managers and executive leadership, strengthening financial processes, and supporting the continued growth of a collaborative, project-driven organization.

Reporting to the CFO or Fractional CFO, the Controller will lead the accounting team and oversee financial reporting, project accounting, billing, cash management, payroll, budgeting, compliance, and accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team while overseeing daily accounting operations.

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and budget-to-actual results.

• Oversee project accounting, work-in-progress (WIP), revenue recognition, project profitability, and billing.

• Partner with Project Managers to address project financial performance, billing, collections, and related issues.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and account reconciliations.

• Develop cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital and liquidity.

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

• Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, and government contract/FAR compliance activities.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.

• Serve as the organization's Deltek Vantagepoint champion, improving reporting, workflows, automation, and system utilization.

• Mentor accounting staff and identify opportunities to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years in a Controller or Accounting Manager position.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, project accounting, and internal controls.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and senior leadership.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for business as needed.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.

• Experience in architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, or other project-based professional services.

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision.

• Familiarity with government contracts, FAR overhead rates, and related compliance requirements.

• Experience developing financial dashboards, business intelligence reporting, or accounting automation.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible, supportive work environment, including:

• Base salary of $130,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience

• Hybrid work arrangement

• Annual performance bonus program

• Profit sharing

• 401(k) with generous company match

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Collaborative, employee-focused culture

The position is based in a recently renovated historic mill in Maynard, Massachusetts, offering a professional, welcoming work environment.

The Opportunity

This role is well suited for an experienced Controller or Accounting Manager who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial partnership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project accounting expertise, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to help a growing professional services firm strengthen its financial operations and reporting capabilities.