Controller and HR Compliance Specialist

About Us

Reframe Systems is on a mission to build net-zero carbon housing for all, at massive scale. To achieve our mission, we need to make net-zero carbon housing more affordable and we are re-imagining how housing is designed and built. Our volumetric module platform and highly automated production system will drive down cost, delivery time, and embodied carbon for multifamily housing. We are setting up our first digital factory in the greater Boston area (Andover, MA), and have a roadmap to scale our presence nationally. We are disrupting assembly line manufacturing for housing production and are backed by leading VC firms in the industrial and construction space.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a Controller & HR Compliance Specialist who can effectively manage our financial operations while also handling critical HR compliance functions. This dual role is vital for our growing company, requiring someone who can oversee financial reporting and accounting processes while also managing employee onboarding, I-9 verification, benefits administration, and other HR compliance matters. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to move seamlessly between financial management and human resources responsibilities.

We need someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can implement scalable financial and HR systems, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. This position will report directly to leadership and serve as a key member of our administrative team, helping to build the foundation for our company's continued growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and ensuring accuracy of financial statements

• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget

• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow management

• Manage employee onboarding process, including I-9 verification, tax forms, and benefit enrollments

• Administer and explain benefits programs to employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and PTO policies

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

• Maintain personnel records in compliance with applicable legal requirements

• Process semi-monthly payroll and maintain accurate payroll records

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures manual

• Oversee workers' performance reviews, compensation, unemployment, and disability insurance programs

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience; CPA preferred

• 2+ years of HR experience, particularly with compliance and benefits administration

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting and financial reporting

• Experience with accounting software and HR information systems

• Understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to wear multiple hats

• Familiarity with construction, manufacturing, or startup environments preferred