Controller

Center for Human Development; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Development seeks a seasoned accounting professional to fill its Controller position in Springfield, MA. The Controller will oversee all accounting, accounts payable, cash management, representative payee and payroll for a $180 million not-for-profit agency with services in MA and CT.

The role reports to the CFO, supports internal control policy development and provides leadership to staff. This is a full-time on-site position with growth potential within a large organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or business administration.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience within a large system or department; non-profit human service experience strongly preferred.
• CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to accounting, accounts payable, cash management, representative payee and payroll functions and staff.
• Provides training, support, supervision and evaluation to direct reports.
• Develops and monitors accounting and payroll management systems to meet changing needs of the agency.
• Manage and monitor all accounts and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Issues timely and complete financial statements under GAAP.
• Assures compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations (filings re: returns).
• Evaluates current accounting procedures, practices and policies and drives continuous improvement.
• Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial position.
• Ensures integrity of all financial information.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

GAAP knowledge

Education

Master's degree in accounting or MBA

CPA or CMA designation

Job description

CHD is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to fill its Controller position. The Controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting, accounts payable, cash management, representative payee and payroll for a $180 million not-for-profit agency with services in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and support the development and monitoring of internal control policies and procedures. This position has great potential for professional growth within a large, dynamic organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to accounting, accounts payable, cash management, representative payee and payroll functions and staff
• Provides training, support, supervision and evaluation to direct reports
• Develops and monitors accounting and payroll management systems to meet changing needs of the agency
• Manage and monitor all accounts and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Issues timely and complete financial statements under GAAP
• Assures compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations (filings re: returns)
• Evaluates current accounting procedures, practices and policies and drives continuous improvement
• Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial position
• Ensures integrity of all financial information

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or business administration
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience within a large system or department Non-profit human service experience strongly preferred
• CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred

Salary range: $150,000 – 160,000 based on experience and professional credentials

This is a full-time on-site position located in Springfield, MA

At Center for Human Development, (CHD), Care finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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