Controller – VP of Accounting

Wind River Environmental

Controller / VP of Accounting leading financial operations and strategic financial oversight at Wind River Environmental LLC. Focused on scalability, operational performance, and transaction readiness.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeMarlborough • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all core accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, AP, AR, treasury/cash management, fixed assets, and financial reporting
Ensure timely, accurate, and scalable financial processes and reporting across a multi-location service organization
Lead accounting readiness efforts for Quality of Earnings (QoE), lender diligence, audit support, and buyer requests
Maintain strong oversight of working capital, cash forecasting, collections, and liquidity management
Partner with operations and customer-facing teams to sustain and improve DSO performance
Champion the use of systems and automation to improve accounting efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
Experience as an Assistant Controller, Controller, Director of Accounting, or similar senior accounting leadership with readiness to step into the next level role
Strong preference for experience in private equity-backed companies, multi-site or decentralized service businesses, industrial services, transportation, environmental services, construction services, or related industries
Proven experience supporting audits, lender reporting, and transaction/diligence processes
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices
CPA strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgermonth-end closeaccounts payableaccounts receivablefinancial reportingcash managementfixed assetsworking capital managementcash forecastingGAAP

Soft Skills

leadershipoversightcollaborationcommunicationprocess improvementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

CPA