Division Controller
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: North Reading • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $138,400 - $221,400 per year
About the role
- Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Division President and management team, providing data‑driven insights on business performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic choices.
- Guide the division’s financial planning processes including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Multi‑Year Plan (MTP), quarterly forecasts, and monthly closes.
- Partner with engineering, operations, product management, and sales on revenue and margin forecasts, investment tradeoffs, and customer‑driven program.
- Own all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for D&A, including revenue and margin analytics (hardware, instruments, systems, POC/service revenue), product cost of sales, labor/overhead allocations, warranty reserves, forecasting, QBRs, and MTP support.
- Work with Operations, Engineering, Product Support, and Field Applications to understand cost drivers and improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure correct accounting and margin treatment for U.S. government and contractor-funded programs.
- Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness.
- Spearhead and develop the D&A Finance team; build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Support hiring, mentoring, and succession planning for key finance roles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years progressive finance experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors.
- Deep expertise in financial planning, FP&A, cost accounting, and GAAP reporting.
- Experience supporting a P&L with complex revenue streams (systems, instruments, service/POC).
- Strong command of forecasting accuracy, scenario modeling, and executive‑level storytelling.
- Ability to influence cross-functionally and influence choices in a fast‑paced, high‑complexity environment.
- U.S. government/defense sector accounting familiarity preferred.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Tuition assistance programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial planningFP&Acost accountingGAAP reportingforecasting accuracyscenario modelingrevenue analyticsmargin analyticsmonthly closeannual operating plan
Soft Skills
leadershipinfluenceaccountabilitytransparencycontinuous improvementcommunicationmentoringcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBACPA