Assistant Controller

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting seeks an Assistant Controller to join a mission-driven organization in Quincy, MA. The role oversees a small accounting team and handles GL, financial reporting, budgeting, AP, and operations.

Training is onsite with a transition to a hybrid schedule (roughly 2 days per week in office). 7+ years of accounting experience and GAAP expertise are required to ensure accurate financial statements and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of broad accounting experience.
• Prior management/supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Great Plains/Dynamics GP is a plus.
• Nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small accounting team and oversee Accounts Payable operations.
• Manage monthly close activities, including GL, AP, and payroll.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Analyze financial results versus budget and prepare management reporting.
• Assist with cash flow management and forecasting.
• Support the annual budgeting and audit processes.
• Oversee 1099 reporting and other financial/tax-related filings.
• Prepare intercompany reporting and related entries.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline accounting processes.
• Assist with accounting systems, reporting, documentation, and staff training.
• Provide financial information and analysis to organizational leadership as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Excel

Dynamics GP

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Great Plains/Dynamics GP

Job description

Location: Quincy, MA
Schedule: Onsite for training, transitions to hybrid (approximately 2 days/week in office)
Compensation: $125-$145k
A well-established, mission-driven organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting team.
The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and oversee a small accounting team while remaining hands-on with general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, AP, and accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a small accounting team and oversee Accounts Payable operations.
• Manage monthly close activities, including GL, AP, and payroll.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Analyze financial results versus budget and prepare management reporting.
• Assist with cash flow management and forecasting.
• Support the annual budgeting and audit processes.
• Oversee 1099 reporting and other financial/tax-related filings.
• Prepare intercompany reporting and related entries.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline accounting processes.
• Assist with accounting systems, reporting, documentation, and staff training.
• Provide financial information and analysis to organizational leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of broad accounting experience.
• Prior management/supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Great Plains/Dynamics GP is a plus.
• Nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization experience is a plus.

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