Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership for a Contract position based in the North Shore. This role will guide core accounting operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and deliver clear financial insight to leadership and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in nonprofit accounting and can balance day-to-day oversight with planning, compliance, and team leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports by overseeing the general ledger structure, account setup, and alignment between supporting subledgers and core accounting records.

• Manage accounting activities related to investments, endowment funds, grants, net assets, and cash positions, ensuring reconciliations are complete and reporting follows applicable funding and compliance standards.

• Produce interim financial statements, variance analyses, forecasts, and management reporting that help leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions.

• Work closely with internal departments and fundraising partners to ensure gifts, pledges, grant revenue, and operating expenses are recorded correctly and comply with donor intent or sponsor restrictions.

• Lead, mentor, and allocate work across the accounting team while maintaining current procedures, strengthening internal controls, and improving reporting processes.

• Oversee monthly close activities, including review of account reconciliations and financial results, to support consistent and reliable month-end reporting.

• Coordinate the annual audit and tax filing cycle by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed by external auditors and tax professionals.

• Contribute financial expertise to the budgeting process and longer-term planning efforts, and present financial information to committees, leadership groups, and board stakeholders.

• Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with responsibility for financial reporting and month-end close.
• Strong background in nonprofit accounting, including grants, restricted funds, endowments, net assets, and donor-related revenue recognition.
• Experience supporting financial statement preparation, audit activities, and budget development in a complex organization.
• Knowledge of cash flow management, reconciliations, and internal control practices that support accurate financial operations.
• Ability to supervise accounting staff, prioritize deadlines, and communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Excel, including formulas used for financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation work.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and related accounting considerations is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare budget-to-actual reporting, forecasts, and presentation-ready financial materials.