Controller

Sscac, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 115,650 - 141,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Sign-on bonus of $1,000

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Plymouth, MA is seeking a qualified Controller to oversee day-to-day finance operations with an annual budget of $30 million. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial statements, and leading a team of 5-6 staff members. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 7 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary of $128,500 along with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of full-cycle accounting experience in a non-profit sector.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills for team development.
• Ability to handle compliance with GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts payable and receivable operations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and program reports.
• Maintain and update accounting systems as necessary.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytic skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. (SSCAC) – a private non‑profit working to end poverty on the South Shore is actively seeking a qualified Controller to join our team at our main Obery Street offices in Plymouth. The Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day finance operations of SSCAC, which has an annual budget of $30 million, and managing a financial team of 5–6 staff members.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversight of all accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger account transactions and reporting systems to ensure compliance with applicable GAAP standards and funding regulations/requirements.
• Prepare and oversee account reconciliations of expenditure, revenue, and balance sheet accounts, including resolving financial discrepancies monthly.
• Prepare monthly interim financial statements and program financial reports.
• Make recommendations to the CFO to ensure appropriate accounting practices and compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all organizational levels; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Leverage strengths of current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Maintain the accounting systems and oversee the updating and implementing of new modules, as required.
• Other duties necessary to support the agency's fiscal goals as deemed by the CFO.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
• At least 7 years of full‑cycle accounting experience, ideally with a complex non‑profit with multiple Federal/State contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and proficient written and verbal communication skills required.
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem‑solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation as opposed to simple reporting.

Minimum Employment Requirements

• Full‑time, in person.
• All candidates must undergo a background check where applicable prior to beginning employment (CORI, SORI, DCF).
• Position is open until a suitable candidate is found. Date of posting 4/14/26.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Base annual salary $128,500. Employee retention new‑hire sign‑on bonus $1,000 (taxable) incentive is available after 90 successful consecutive days of employment, newly hired employees only (seasonal and rehired employees are not eligible).

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and job application online or mail directly to: South Shore Community Action Council — Attn: Human Resources, 71 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360.