Strategic Finance Controller — Nonprofit (Hybrid)

UTEC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Match

Sabbatical

Homebuyer assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

UTEC Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee all finance and accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial operations. The role partners with non-finance teams to set budget priorities and reports to the CFO, supervising two staff in the Finance Department.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing contracts, a strong foundation in accounting principles, and the ability to lead the monthly close and annual audit processes in a dynamic nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience; nonprofit background preferred.
• Experience as a Financial Controller.
• Experience managing accounting for $10M+ organizations; contract management experience helpful.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with GL and month-end/year-end close processes.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain contract budgets and monthly closings; review with CFO.
• Lead year-end audits and external reporting.
• Coach and supervise finance staff and provide performance feedback.
• Collaborate with non-finance teams to align budgets with goals.

Skills

Finance leadership

Contract management

Budgeting

Nonprofit accounting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

UTEC Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee all finance and accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial operations. The role partners with non-finance teams to set budget priorities and reports to the CFO, supervising two staff in the Finance Department.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing contracts, a strong foundation in accounting principles, and the ability to lead the monthly close and annual audit processes in a dynamic nonprofit environment.