Assistant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC represents a Worcester, MA nonprofit seeking an Assistant Controller to strengthen their accounting team. The role oversees general ledger, month-end close, grant compliance, audits, and staff supervision of 5 accountants. A Bachelor’s in Accounting and 5+ years nonprofit accounting experience are preferred.

Salary ranges from $100,000 to $125,000 depending on experience. Join a mission-driven organization with a focus on homeless services and robust internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience (+4 years).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Nonprofit industry experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing general ledger including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Leading month- and year-end close processes and preparing financial statements.
• Managing compliance for federal, state, and local grants.
• Preparing schedules for annual audits.
• Supervising a team of 5 accounting staff.
• Reviewing internal controls and implementing process improvements.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing is partnered with a nonprofit organization located in Worcester, MA seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team.

About the Opportunity with the Organization:

• Assisting people experiencing homelessness, this nonprofit has assisted almost 100,000 people transition into housing
• Founded over 30 years ago in Massachusetts, they now have operations in all six New England States and locations in the Midwest
• They offer a variety of services including transitional care, long-term programs, and employment training

Responsibilities Expected of the Assistant Controller:

• Overseeing general ledger including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Leading month- and year-end close processes and preparing financial statements
• Managing compliance for federal, state, and local grants
• Preparing schedules for annual audits
• Supervising a team of 5 accounting staff
• Reviewing internal controls, suggesting and implementing process improvement

Background Expected of the Assistant Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or experience equivalent (+4 years of experience)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting roles
• Nonprofit industry experience highly preferred

Salary Range:

$100,000 – 125,000 depending on experience