Controller - 402516

Atrium; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium in Boston seeks an experienced Controller to head the accounting and financial operations, reporting to the CFO. This hands-on leader will oversee general ledger, payroll, grant accounting, contracts, and cash management while strengthening internal controls.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of nonprofit finance leadership, CPA preferred, and deep experience with grant management, audits, and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience in nonprofit environment.
• Experience with audits, Uniform Guidance, grants management, and contracts accounting.
• Strong GAAP and nonprofit accounting knowledge; Medicare/Medicaid compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations including GL, AP, payroll, grant accounting, contracts, and cash management.
• Manage monthly and year-end close and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, regulatory filings, and board reports.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and grant requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Audit management

Grant accounting

Regulatory compliance

Medicare/Medicaid

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Solomon

Paycom

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare services to underserved communities. The organization is experiencing continued growth and is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Up to $165,000

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations for a complex nonprofit healthcare organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will lead a team of accounting professionals and be responsible for financial reporting, compliance, audits, grants management, cash management, payroll, and strategic financial support. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities Of The Controller

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, grant accounting, contracts, and cash management.
• Manage the monthly and year-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, regulatory filings, and board reporting packages.
• Coordinate and manage external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, Uniform Guidance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other applicable regulations.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic financial planning and organizational decision-making.
• Develop, mentor, and supervise a team of accounting and finance professionals.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes to support organizational growth.

Required Experience/Skills For The Controller

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Prior experience within a nonprofit healthcare environment.
• Strong audit management experience, including Uniform Guidance audits.
• Experience with grant and contract accounting.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Controller

• Experience within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or similar healthcare organization.
• Public accounting background strongly preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Solomon, and/or Paycom.
• Experience managing accounting operations for organizations with $10M+ operating budgets.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or equivalent public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.