STR
Controller, Vice President of Accounting
$290K–$330K
Woburn, MA +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Jul 10, 2026
- Location
- Woburn, MA
Woburn, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- Minimum 15 years of finance experience, including at least 5 years as a Controller or in a comparable senior leadership position.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree preferred.
About the job
Leads STR’s accounting organization and operations, overseeing financial reporting, controls, close processes, government-contract accounting, and readiness for potential capital-markets reporting.
What you'll do
- Manage and develop the accounting team; oversee accounting operations, tax, technical accounting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
- Direct close, financial analysis, government-contract accounting and audits, and preparation of technical accounting documentation.
- Build scalable, public-company-grade reporting and controls; use AI and automation to improve accounting processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and current CPA.
- At least 15 years of finance experience in progressively responsible accounting roles, including at least 5 years as a Controller or comparable senior leader.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, POC accounting and EAC preparation, and SOX/internal controls; public-company-caliber reporting and controls experience.
- Experience managing accounting teams of at least 5; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Accounting).
- Aerospace and defense industry experience.
Pay
$290,000-$330,000 USD base salary
Tools
US GAAP, FAR, DFARS, CAS, SOX
AI focus
Use AI and automation tools to enhance accounting processes, improve close efficiency, strengthen controls, and enable higher-value analysis and professional growth.
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