Assistant Controller

historicnewengland; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic New England is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting, reporting to the Vice President of Finance. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting and strong internal controls to support financial visibility, decision-making.

The assistant controller leads the optimization of financial and operational systems across the organization, collaborates across teams, and provides mentorship to staff, including staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or multi-entity environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems, including system implementations, integrations process automations and workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Lead financial systems optimization and process improvements.
• Supervise staff (Staff Accountant; A/P and A/R Specialist) and coordinate workflows.
• Provide financial analysis and business insights to support decision making.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure internal controls and compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Acumatica

Tessitura

ADP

Fundriver

Job description

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Controller oversees the organization's day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting and serves as the senior accounting resource reporting to the Vice President, Finance. This position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and supports financial visibility, decision-making, and the effective use and improvement of financial and operational systems across the organization.

Accounting and Financial Oversight

Financial Systems and Process Optimization

Revenue, Payroll and Receivables Oversight

Data Analysis and Business Insights

Leadership and Collaboration

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Staff Accountant; Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or multi-entity environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems, including system implementations, integrations process automations and workflow improvements.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and nonprofit accounting standards
• Ability to learn, evaluate, and effectively use new financial and operational systems and tools
• Experience developing and maintaining financial reports, including configuring and customizing financial statements within enterprise financial systems.
• Experience working with integrated financial, fundraising, payroll and grant reporting systems . Experience with Acumatica, Tessitura, ADP and Fundriver is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and compliance with accounting and tax regulations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and support decision making
• Ability to improve financial processes through system optimization and automation
• Independent judgment with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, excellence, and diversity