Controller / Chief Financial Officer

Job Overview

Masis Professional Group has partnered with a local manufacturing company and is seeking a Controller / Chief Financial Officer. This is a direct hire position in North Grafton, MA.

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 Responsibilities

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, and 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

Network and IT Administration

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

Website

Monitor company website and updates

Maintain & update company marketing brochures and information

Qualifications

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

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

Competitive salary based on experience

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