Assistant Controller – Nonprofit

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Controller to join its nonprofit accounting services team. You will perform assistant controller functions for multiple clients and advise on best practices for accounting and finance engagements.

You will manage deadlines, prepare and analyze client financial statements, and provide strategic recommendations while maintaining GAAP compliance and knowledge of industry policies. This role offers growth and client relationship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Experience in Nonprofit Industry is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree is required; combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for clients
• Act as a consultant and advisor to clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
• Manage multiple clients, work, and deadlines using project management expertise
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
• Foster and build opportunities for clients, communities, and people
• Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and training
• Maintain knowledge of clients’ organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Accounting Best Practices

Project Management

Client Consultation

Financial Recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

Great Plains

Yardi

MRI

Timberline

Sage

Foundations

Xero

Peoplesoft

Job description

• Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for clients
• Act as a consultant and advisor to clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
• Manage multiple clients, work, and deadlines using project management expertise
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
• Foster and build opportunities for clients, communities, and people
• Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and training
• Maintain knowledge of clients’ organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Requirements

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required
• Experience in Nonprofit Industry is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree is required; combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounting and finance, with a strong focus on GAAP compliance and proficiency in various accounting software. Capable of managing multiple clients and projects while providing strategic consulting and analysis of financial statements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 6 Years Accounting Experience
• Nonprofit Industry Experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong Knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in Accounting Software

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Accounting Best Practices
• Project Management
• Client Consultation
• Financial Recommendations

Soft Skills

• Client Relationship Management
• Communication Skills
• Opportunity Building

Industry Keywords

• Accounting Standards
• Federal Policies
• State Policies
• Organizational Policies

Tools & Technologies

• QuickBooks
• Intacct
• Great Plains
• Yardi
• MRI
• Timberline
• Sage
• Foundations
• Xero
• Peoplesoft