Controller in Boston, Massachusetts at AdeptID

AdeptID is a growing AI company with a mission to get people into better jobs faster. We are in an active growth and acquisition phase, building financial infrastructure to support a multi-entity operating model and a private equity reporting cadence.

The Controller owns the accounting function and financial reporting across all entities. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who can both run a clean monthly close and navigate the technical complexity of purchase accounting, multi-entity consolidation, and PE-grade reporting. The Controller will partner closely with the VP of Finance on M&A integration, audit readiness, and ERP transition (NetSuite implementation underway).

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities

• Deliver consolidated and entity-level financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) on a sub 10 day close.

• Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual reporting and other cross-functional workstreams

• Assist in the monthly PE reporting package, support quarterly board materials, and ad-hoc investor requests

• Oversee billing, accounts payable, and general ledger activity across all entities performing monthly accruals, payroll entries, revenue recognition, and other monthly close tasks

• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts

• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls

• Oversee multi-state tax compliance, payroll tax filings, and registered agent coordination

• ASC 805 (business combinations), ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), and other relevant standards

• Work with external firms on purchase accounting for completed and future acquisitions, including opening balance sheets, goodwill, and earnout accounting

• Document accounting positions and prepare technical memos for auditors

• Serve as integral role in annual financial statement audit preparation and completion

• Support deal diligence, quality of earnings, and post-close integration

• Play significant role in financial integration of acquired entities, including chart of accounts mapping, policy alignment, and systems integration

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Prior managerial experience

• Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany activity

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to understand technical accounting research

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or comparable ERP platforms

• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical memos and reporting commentary

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with shifting priorities

• CPA

• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience

• Experience in a PE-backed environment

• Staffing or services industry experience

• ERP implementation experience

• Experience integrating acquired entities

• Fast paced environment with a great team

• The early stages of NetSuite implementation

• Planning and prep for opening balance sheet audit (in 2027)

• Opportunity to work for a growing PE-backed acquisitive company