Business Unit Controller - Boston - Charles River Development

Description

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Business Unit Controller to join our Charles River Development (CRD) team. This critical leadership role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and corporate policies, and provides strategic financial guidance to senior management. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with strong business acumen and the ability to influence across functions.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of business financial information in compliance with State Street policies and GAAP.
• Build cross‑department credibility, confidence, and collaboration with other functional areas.
• Be a trusted accounting partner for the CRD leadership group and a key representative on all governance committees.
• Manage and control the billing and revenue activities, transactions, and resources of the Company.
• Legal entity reporting working with both internal and external stakeholders including SOX compliance requirements.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Monitor effectiveness of financial accounting to maintain reporting requirements and identify potential improvements or issues.

What We Value

• Experienced finance leader with a strong background in managing complex financial operations for software and FinTech firms, ensuring full compliance with ASC 606 standards.
• Detail oriented and well organized, with strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, and interact and manage expectations from Senior Management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision.
• Solid problem‑solving skills and written and verbal communication abilities; works well under pressure with tight timelines.
• Sense of accountability & results oriented.
• Understanding of AI tools and technologies to support ongoing transformation activities.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• CPA accounting degree preferred with a minimum of a BA/BS degree in accounting, or a related degree.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressively increasing responsibilities in a software company, 4+ years of public accounting experience.
• A thorough understanding of US GAAP, especially ASC 606.
• Ability to act as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
• Self‑starter with excellent interpersonal communication, sense of urgency, and exceptional written skills.
• Data driven and detail oriented, yet able to elevate to an upper level.
• Experience with Oracle, Great Plains, Salesforce or other accounting systems.

About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs, and our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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Salary Range

$110,000 - $188,750 Annual. The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid‑time off including vacation, sick leave, short‑term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance‑based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax‑advantaged savings plans.

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Employee Support and Development

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work‑life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Job ID: R-781437