Strategic Nonprofit Controller: Financial Leadership

Stance, Inc; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Assistance Corporation seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for HAC and affiliated entities. The role drives internal controls, audits, and timely financial information to support strategic decisions.

The Controller will manage month-end close, oversee a high-performing team, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with leadership and funders on financial planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including financial reporting, audit management, and general ledger oversight.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience leading an accounting team.
• Demonstrated experience managing the month-end and year-end close process.
• Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Experience developing and maintaining internal controls and accounting policies.
• Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, restricted funds, and financial reporting.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including setting priorities, assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting professional growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service within the finance team.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, allocations, and other accounting transactions.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for leadership, the Board, funders, lenders, and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze financial results and significant budget variances and provide recommendations to management.
• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors and manage coordination of the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit.
• Oversee preparation of Form 990 and other required regulatory filings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, debt covenants, donor restrictions, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for grants, government contracts, restricted contributions, housing development projects, property operations, and affiliated entities.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, project cost tracking, cost allocations, and restricted fund accounting.
• Maintain accounting for development projects, capital assets, debt financing, and intercompany transactions.
• Partner with contract management to support accurate financial reporting and compliance for grants and contracts.
• Support lender, auditor, regulatory, and funder reporting requirements.
• Oversee organizational cash management, banking relationships, and cash flow forecasting.
• Monitor liquidity and support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Support the Chief of Staff - Finance in the development and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assist with financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor debt obligations, lender reporting requirements, and financial covenant compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation strongly preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Housing Assistance Corporation seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for HAC and affiliated entities. The role drives internal controls, audits, and timely financial information to support strategic decisions.

The Controller will manage month-end close, oversee a high-performing team, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with leadership and funders on financial planning and reporting.