Senior Controller

Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc.; Roxbury, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc. in Roxbury, MA, is seeking a Senior Controller to manage daily accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting for a $40M+ nonprofit. You will lead month-end closes, coordinate audits, ensure GAAP compliance and accurate revenue recognition across state contracts.

The role guides the accounting team, collaborates with the CFO on budgeting, and oversees grants, restricted funds, and financial reporting to the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Progressive accounting experience with 7+ years in nonprofit supervisory role on a $40M+ budget.
• Deep knowledge of Massachusetts UFR guidelines, GAAP, and nonprofit fund accounting.
• Experience with modern accounting ERP software and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll reconciliation, and vendor billings; establish and enforce robust internal control policies; review monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation and resolve variances.
• Prepare timely, accurate monthly and annual financial statements under GAAP; deliver variance and program-specific financial analysis to the CFO.
• Assist in the annual Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) preparation and manage UFR and IRS Form 990 filings.
• Monitor financial compliance for state contracts (EEC, DCF, DMH) and collaborate on revenue recognition with the Director of Revenue Cycle.
• Collaborate with the CFO to design and monitor the agency's annual operating budget.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds and manage grant budgets and expenditures.
• Directly supervise and develop the Staff Accountant, Payroll Specialist, and Senior Staff Accountant.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Non-profit accounting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Senior Controller

Full Time Roxbury, MA, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1281

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Why Children's Services of Roxbury?

At Children's Services of Roxbury, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a chance to be part of something bigger. Our mission is to bring peace of mind to children and families across Massachusetts. We foster a culture of trust, humility, and respect, where every team member is valued and supported. If you're looking to make a real impact and grow with a team that strives to create a brighter future for children and families across Massachusetts, this role is for you.

Position Summary

The Senior Controller manages all daily accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting cycles for CSR. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the agency's financial infrastructure. The Senior Controller leads the monthly closing process, coordinates the annual audit, ensures strict regulatory compliance with state and federal funding, and provides direct oversight to the transactional accounting and billing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Leadership: Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll reconciliation, and vendor billings; establish and enforce robust internal control policies; Review/Prepare the monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation and resolve any variances.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely, accurate monthly and annual financial statements under GAAP; deliver variance and program-specific financial analysis directly to the CFO.
• Audit & Tax Compliance: Assist in the operational preparation for the annual Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) and financial audits; manage the timely filing of the Massachusetts Uniform Financial Report (UFR) and IRS Form 990.
• Contract & Revenue Oversight: Monitor financial compliance for state human service contracts (EEC, DCF, DMH); collaborate with the Director of Revenue Cycle to ensure billing alignment with general ledger revenue recognition.
• Budgeting: Collaborate with the CFO to design, implement, and monitor the agency's annual operating budget.
• Grant & Fund Management: Track restricted and unrestricted funds. Collaborate with program leasers to build grant budgets and track expenditures against grantor requirements.
• Team Supervision: Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Staff Accountant, Payroll Specialist, and the part-time Senior Staff Accountant.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Progressive accounting experience, with at least 7 years in a non-profit supervisory role managing a $40M+ budget.
• Skills: Deep knowledge of Massachusetts UFR guidelines, GAAP compliance, and non-profit fund accounting; proficiency in modern accounting ERP software and advanced Excel.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial staff and the board of directors.
• High ethical standards and strict attention to detail.