Senior Controller – Nonprofit GAAP & Grants Expert

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

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.