Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC partners with a nonprofit organization to recruit a Controller who will lead the accounting department and ensure regulatory compliance. This role focuses on non-profit accounting, HUD compliance, and surveys, with oversight of tax returns and Form 990.

The position manages multi-entity reporting across six states, 200 service locations, and 100 leases, with a five-person accounting team, and a hybrid in-office schedule on Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-profit industry experience in an accounting role is required.
• Strong technical accounting and compliance expertise.
• Experience managing a high-volume, multi-entity financial structure.
• Leadership experience managing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all non-profit accounting functions, including tax returns, Form 990, regulatory filings, surveys, and HUD compliance.
• Manage financial reporting, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and cash reconciliations.
• Handle 100 leases across vehicle and real estate assets.
• Work with 5 entities, managing intercompany transactions and multiple cash accounts.
• Support a large operational structure with 200 service locations across six states.

Skills

Non-profit accounting

Leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Regulatory compliance

Great Plains

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing is partnered with a nonprofit organization seeking a Controller to lead their accounting department.

Why This Organization?

• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to a respected non-profit making a meaningful impact.
• Challenging & Engaging Role: Gain experience in a complex financial landscape, including HUD properties, regulatory compliance, and high-volume transactions.
• Stable & Supportive Team: This role is open due to the current Controller's retirement. Many team members have long tenure with the organization.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Work in-office on Mondays and Fridays, with flexibility in start and end times.
• Strong Leadership Support: The CFO is a highly collaborative mentor and team partner.

Responsibilities: Accounting & Compliance:

• Oversee all non-profit accounting functions, including tax returns, Form 990, regulatory filings, surveys, and HUD compliance.
• Manage financial reporting, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and cash reconciliations.
• Handle 100 leases across vehicle and real estate assets.
• Work with 5 entities, managing intercompany transactions and multiple cash accounts.
• Support a large operational structure with 200 service locations across six states.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Directly manage a team of five (AP Manager and accountants).
• Oversee 8-10 indirect reports.
• This role does not oversee Payroll, AR, or Billing.

Technology & Reporting:

• Utilize Great Plains (experience with the system is a plus but not required).
• Prepare financial reports and compliance documents.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of non-profit industry experience in an accounting role is required.
• Strong technical accounting and compliance expertise.
• Experience managing a high-volume, multi-entity financial structure.
• Leadership experience managing accounting teams.

Compensation & Work Environment:

• Salary: $135,000 - 150,000, depending on experience
• Work Environment: Flexible schedule with long-term stability and growth opportunities.