CAAS Controller – Nonprofit

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Controller to oversee accounting for designated clients, provide consultative advice on best practices, and manage multiple projects and deadlines. You will prepare and analyze client financial statements, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and informing strategic actions.

The role emphasizes staying current with federal/state policies and accounting directives, supporting short- and long-term financial objectives, and

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience in Nonprofit highly preferred
• CPA certification preferred but not required
• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controller for designated clients
• Advise clients as a consultant on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
• Manage multiple clients, projects, workstreams, and deadlines
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
• Foster and build opportunities and attend industry-leading events and trainings
• Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, federal and state directives, and current accounting standards
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions

Skills

Financial Analysis

Client Management

Project Management

Nonprofit Accounting

CPA Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Act as the Controller for designated clients
• Advise clients as a consultant on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
• Manage multiple clients, projects, workstreams, and deadlines
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
• Foster and build opportunities and attend industry-leading events and trainings
• Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, federal and state directives, and current accounting standards
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions

Requirements

• Seven years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required
• Bachelor’s degree required; combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience in Nonprofit highly preferred
• CPA certification preferred but not required
• Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, client management, and accounting best practices, with a strong focus on nonprofit financial standards and project management. Capable of advising on financial objectives and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Analysis
• Client Management
• Project Management
• Nonprofit Accounting
• CPA Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Accounting Standards
• Financial Recommendations
• Budgeting
• Forecasting

Soft Skills

• Consultative Advising
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• Nonprofit Sector
• Federal Policies
• State Directives
• Organizational Policies