Strategic Assistant Controller for Nonprofit Grants

Veterans Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

Medical Opt-Out program

403B Retirement Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Veterans Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller and oversee accounting operations at our Worcester, MA headquarters.

This on-site role emphasizes financial integrity, robust controls, and grant compliance across federal, state, and private funding. You will drive budgeting, closes, audits, and process improvements while leading a team and collaborating with HR, Development, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field required; Master's or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting and grant accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial systems, audits, internal controls, and financial reporting required.
• Must pass a CORI/Background records check.
• Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; exemptions considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations: general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, GAAP allocations.
• Lead monthly and year-end closings; prepare financial statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage grant compliance for federal, state, and private grants under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Drive budget analysis, variance reporting, forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Strengthen internal controls and segregation of duties; address control weaknesses.
• Coordinate annual audits, prepare schedules and documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Supervise cash flow: AP, AR, collections, and bank reconciliations.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve data integrity and reporting tools.
• Lead accounting staff; coach and train personnel, promote accountability and cross-training.
• Collaborate with HR, Development, and Operations to provide financial guidance.
• Implement process improvements using root cause analysis to prevent recurring errors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Grant accounting

Nonprofit accounting

Internal controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Veterans Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller and oversee accounting operations at our Worcester, MA headquarters.

This on-site role emphasizes financial integrity, robust controls, and grant compliance across federal, state, and private funding. You will drive budgeting, closes, audits, and process improvements while leading a team and collaborating with HR, Development, and Operations.