Job Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Boston, Ma (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent - Full-Time

About the company - https://www.machinerypartner.com/

At Machinery Partner, we are revolutionizing the industrial machinery market, empowering businesses to finance and acquire the equipment they need to grow, while enabling factories to sell high-value machinery seamlessly online. We help buyers and sellers of heavy equipment grow with the technology and expertise to match their needs. Starting with the $24B U.S. recycling market, we’re reshaping how businesses connect, transact, and thrive, providing the technology and expertise that drive meaningful impact.

Join us to be part of something big—where your work fuels innovation and builds the future of the heavy industrial world.

About this Opportunity

We’re seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing finance team. This role requires experience in financial operations for marketplaces and hardware, with a focus on scaling processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll take ownership of the month-end close, financial controls, and reporting, while working across teams to build a financial foundation that supports hyper-growth.

This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented, strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges in a high-growth startup.

Responsibilities

Marketplace & Hardware Financial Operations:

• Oversee accounting processes related to marketplace transactions, including receivables, payables, and hardware inventory.

• Implement systems to track and reconcile marketplace revenue, costs, and transaction flow.

Month-End Close:

• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by leading the month-end close process.

• Record, verify, and consolidate financial transactions in the general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Scalable Financial Infrastructure:

• Design and implement financial controls and processes tailored to the needs of a hardware-driven marketplace.

• Document and maintain systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and support growth.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and deliver insights on KPIs and operational trends.

• Analyze financial results, identify opportunities for improvement, and support strategic decision-making.

Startup Agility & Cross-Functional Projects:

• Work across teams to support initiatives like ERP implementations, tax compliance, and process optimization.

• Manage or contribute to special projects aligned with the company’s growth and operational goals.

Who You Are:

• Finance Expert: You bring 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with a background in marketplaces or hardware-focused businesses. You’re skilled in managing transaction flows, inventory, and revenue recognition.

• GAAP Knowledgeable: You have a strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial operations.

• Technically Proficient: You’re comfortable with ERP systems, QuickBooks, and other financial tools, with a track record of implementing and managing scalable financial controls.

• Analytical & Organized: You thrive on solving complex financial challenges, with sharp analytical skills and the ability to manage large datasets while staying detail-oriented.

• Startup-Ready: You’re adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset, always looking for scalable solutions.

Additional Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or equivalent certification.

• Hands-on experience in a hardware or marketplace startup, particularly during early growth stages.

• Experience with ERP systems, QuickBooks, and tax compliance.

• Familiarity with multi-state sales tax for hardware transactions.

Why Join Machinery Partner

• Shape the Future: Help build the financial systems that will support a hardware-driven marketplace at scale.

• Make a High Impact: Play a key role in driving financial excellence in a fast-growing, industry-changing company.

• Collaborative Team: Join a team that values innovation, precision, and teamwork in equal measure.

• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in marketplace and hardware finance while advancing your career in a high-impact role.

• Rewarding Compensation: Competitive salary, incentive bonuses, stock options, and a robust benefits package.

Company Values:

• One team: Trust and support each other — success is shared by the whole team.

• Respect: Be open, honest, and direct — seek clarity and treat others with empathy.

• Reliable: Do what you say — share clear plans and focused execution.

• Resilient: Persevere through challenges — know when to adapt and adjust.

• Curious: Always ask "why" — understand deeply and find better solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 4 Weeks PTO

• Fully covered Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(k)

EEO Statement:
Machinery Partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.