Controller

Kforce Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off for salaried staff

Paid sick leave for hourly staff

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Controller for a neighborhood healthcare organization in the Greater Boston area. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, grant administration, and ERP systems initiatives for a mission-driven nonprofit.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA, 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with grants, audits, internal controls, and financial systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and budgeting.
• Experience with grants, audits, internal controls, and compliance.
• Healthcare nonprofit or grant-driven organization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Manage audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct grant accounting, reporting, and funding compliance activities.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives.
• Support ERP, reporting, analytics, and process improvement projects.
• Develop and mentor accounting and finance staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Business partnering

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred; advanced degree a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a neighborhood healthcare organization in the Greater Boston area, is seeking a Controller to join its finance leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, this position will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, grant administration, and finance systems initiatives for a complex, mission-driven organization. Summary: This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial operations, managing audits and month-end close, supporting strategic planning, overseeing grant compliance, and helping drive financial modernization through technology, reporting tools, and process improvements. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Manage audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Direct grant accounting, reporting, and funding compliance activities
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives
• Support ERP, reporting, analytics, and process improvement projects
• Develop and mentor accounting and finance staff

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader seeking a visible role with significant impact, executive interaction, and long-term growth potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred; advanced degree a plus
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
• Experience with grants, audits, internal controls, and financial systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance
• Proficiency with ERP systems, advanced Excel, and financial reporting tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and business partnering skills
• Healthcare, nonprofit, government-funded, or grant-driven organization experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.