Senior Nonprofit Controller - GAAP, Grants & Audit Lead

Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc. seeks a Senior Controller to oversee daily accounting operations and internal controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The role leads monthly closes, coordinates audits, and guides financial infrastructure for a $40M+ nonprofit budget in Massachusetts.

The Senior Controller will supervise accounting staff, collaborate with the CFO on budgeting and grants, and provide clear financial analysis to program leaders and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years in a non-profit supervisory role managing a $40M+ budget.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, MA UFR guidelines, and non-profit fund accounting.
• Proficiency with ERP software and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll reconciliation, and vendor billings; establish and enforce robust internal control policies.
• Lead monthly close and coordinate the annual audit; ensure regulatory compliance with state and federal funding.
• Prepare timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements and provide variance analyses.
• Monitor contracts and revenue recognition for state human service funding and align with GL.
• Assist CFO with budgeting and grant management; oversee revenue tracking and reporting.
• Direct supervision of Staff Accountant, Payroll Specialist, and Senior Staff Accountant.

Skills

Massachusetts UFR guidelines

GAAP compliance

Non-profit fund accounting

ERP software

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc. seeks a Senior Controller to oversee daily accounting operations and internal controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The role leads monthly closes, coordinates audits, and guides financial infrastructure for a $40M+ nonprofit budget in Massachusetts.

The Senior Controller will supervise accounting staff, collaborate with the CFO on budgeting and grants, and provide clear financial analysis to program leaders and the board.