Controller

Socket.dev; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

13 paid holidays per year

403(b) with agency match

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Community Concepts in Lewiston, ME, seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting. You will manage the general ledger, AR, and AP, and oversee grant accounting across diverse funding sources while ensuring compliance and strong internal controls.

Reporting to the CFO, you will direct the Finance Team, partner with auditors, and provide strategic financial analysis to support program budgets and organizational decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred.
• 5–7 years of leadership and managerial accounting experience.
• Strong computer literacy with Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AR, AP).
• Manage budgeting, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Oversee grant accounting and multiple funding sources.
• Coordinate with auditors and CFO/CEO on financial matters.
• Lead a Finance Team and ensure compliance with laws and standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget development

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Grant accounting

Team management

Excel

Accounting software

Audit coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Community Concepts, a Maine nonprofit that provides resources to help people move forward, is seeking a Controller to join the Finance Team. The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring accurate financial records, internal controls, grant accounting, maintaining general ledger, and compliance. This is a full-time position, working in our Lewiston Office, and reports directly to the CFO.

Some Essential Duties:

• Developing and managing program budgets, typical managerial duties, supervising staff, and ensuring all laws, regulations, requirements, and standards are adhered to.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor effective internal controls that safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Direct all accounting operations (GL, AR, AP) to guide financial decisions and activities.
• Oversee fiscal management of multiple federal, state, local, and private funding sources, including but not limited to Head Start/Early Head Start, CSBG, LIHEAP/HEAP, HUD, USDA, MaineHousing, DHHS Contracts, etc.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, including but not limited to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, cash flow, and balance sheet reconciliation reporting.
• Support Agency financial functioning through reporting, research, analysis, and automation of financial operations, as well as partnering with the agency’s independent auditors and all organizational staff.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency contribution and match
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, and/or certified by the State Board of Certified Public Accountants preferred.
• 5-7 years of related work experience in a leadership and managerial position.
• Computer literacy is a must, including Microsoft Excel & Word, and accounting software.

Other Requirements:

Strong understanding of fiscal policy; create usable budgets for the business; hire and oversee the members on the Finance Team; a continuous improvement mindset; offer advice to the CFO and CEO regarding spending and budget questions; comfortable with interacting with a Finance Committee/Board, detail oriented, ability to manage/lead multiple financial projects; ability to inspire a team; written and verbal communication must be able to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff; promptly and accurately find solutions to financial related challenges. Pre-employment SBI, DMV, Maine, and National Sex Offender Registry, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment.

Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.