Financial Controller - Grafton
1 day ago
Job description
Job Title:
Controller / Chief Financial Officer
Location:
North Grafton, MA
Reports To:
Company Owners
Position Summary
We are a small steel manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Controller/CFO to manage our financial operations and support the owners with strategic decision-making.
This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working at both the detail level and the big-picture level.You will oversee core accounting functions, manage budgets and cash flow, and help evaluate major capital investments such as equipment purchases.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management
Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
Monitor financial performance and provide clear, practical reporting to ownership
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely month-end, Quarterly, year-end close
Accounts Receivable & Payable
Oversee accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and customer credit management
Manage accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendors
Monitor cash position and working capital needs
Strategic & Ownership Support
Assist owners with corporate strategy, financial planning, and long-term growth initiatives
Analyze and support large capital expenditures, including equipment purchases and financing options
Provide financial models and return-on-investment analysis for major decisions
Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls
Maintain company vehicle titles, registrations and insurance
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, and insurance providers
Review and maintain employee health insurance and general business insurance coverages
Operational Support
Work closely with operations and management to understand manufacturing costs, margins, and efficiencies
Improve financial processes and reporting as the business grows
Human Resources
- Maintain and update Employee Policy Manual
- Perform employee hire and separation processing
- Maintain Paid Time Off (PTO) employee records
- Prepare and process weekly payroll
- Prepare monthly Simple IRA reporting & transfer
- Maintain Simple IRA plan and reporting requirements
- Maintain active and inactive employee files
- Maintain company OSHA logs and file company OSHA reports
- Maintain the company's network, server, network devices and PC's
- Coordinate repairs, software updates, installations and upgrades with the external IT Support vendor
- Responsible for maintaining the company's ERP system, updates and main contact with ERP vendor
- Monitor company website and updates
- Maintain & update company marketing brochures and information
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in manufacturing
Experience with budgeting, AR/AP, and cash flow management
Strong understanding of cost accounting and capital investment analysis
CPA or equivalent experience preferred but not required
Desired Traits
Hands-on and comfortable working in a small company environment
Practical, straightforward communicator who can explain numbers clearly
Detail-oriented but able to think strategically
Trustworthy, reliable, and able to work independently
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits package [health, retirement, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.]
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