Nonprofit Controller & Finance Leader - Impact & Growth

Pathways for Children, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways for Children, Inc. in Gloucester, MA seeks a mission-aligned Controller to lead accounting operations, drive financial health, and ensure strong internal controls. The role reports to the Director of Finance and supports strategic financial planning.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit accounting experience, a CPA is preferred, and a proven track record supervising staff and coordinating external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience within a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Experience leading external audits and managing complex financial reporting processes.
• Experience with grant accounting and state and federal contracts.
• Prior supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate with executive leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash receipts, and payroll processing by the Accounting Assistant.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to support growth and compliance.
• Partner with Director of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and long-range planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and oversee the annual audit.
• Develop regular management reports for leadership and Board review.
• Lead grant, contract and fund accounting including restricted gifts and reporting.
• Support staff development and readiness to assume expanded leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Grant accounting

Nonprofit finance

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Pathways for Children, Inc. in Gloucester, MA seeks a mission-aligned Controller to lead accounting operations, drive financial health, and ensure strong internal controls. The role reports to the Director of Finance and supports strategic financial planning.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit accounting experience, a CPA is preferred, and a proven track record supervising staff and coordinating external audits.