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Controller, Vice President of Accounting

STR · Woburn, MA

Posted about 3 months ago · $290,000-$330,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of STR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at STR
high
135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.

About this role

The Controller will lead the accounting team and manage all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and overseeing financial reporting. This role involves direct collaboration with the CFO and requires a hands-on approach to financial leadership, including the management of the monthly and quarterly close processes and the development of SEC-ready reporting capabilities. The position also emphasizes the use of AI and automation to enhance accounting processes and support the company's growth in the aerospace and defense sector.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with current CPA
  • Minimum of 15 years of finance experience with progressively responsible accounting roles
  • At least 5 years serving as a Controller or in a comparable senior leadership position
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP
  • Knowledge and expertise with POC accounting and EAC preparation
  • In-depth understanding of SOX/internal controls

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Accounting)
  • Aerospace and defense industry experience
  • Government contract accounting and experience with SEC reporting
  • Strong technical accounting skills and experience preparing accounting memorandums
  • Top-tier firm auditing experience

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $290,000-$330,000

Worth weighing

  • In-office presence is required during close periods
  • Experience in the aerospace and defense industry is preferred but not mandatory
  • The role involves significant responsibility in building scalable financial infrastructure and SEC-ready reporting capabilities
  • No specific mention of additional benefits or perks beyond salary

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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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