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Controller- Nonprofit

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Creative Financial Staffing

Boston, MA (In Person)

$130,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/11/2026

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Job Description

Title :
Controller Salary :
$110,000 – $150,000 + bonus potential
Location :
Providence, RI (3 days in office)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
  • High-impact Controller role with full ownership of accounting and financial operations
  • Visible leadership position partnering with senior stakeholders, funders, and internal teams
  • Opportunity to lead, mentor, and build out a collaborative finance function
  • Strong blend of strategic oversight and hands-on execution
  • Stable organization with mission-driven impact and long-term growth potential
Controller Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all accounting and financial operations including general ledger, consolidations, and reporting
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Produce monthly financial reports and ad hoc analyses for leadership and stakeholders
  • Manage and develop the finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management
  • Support annual budgeting process and partner with internal teams on program budgets and forecasting
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and state/federal regulations
  • Oversee audits, including annual audit and Form 990 preparation
  • Review and approve expenditures, ensuring proper documentation and compliance standards
Controller Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
  • Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
  • Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting and close processes
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
  • Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders #LI-MP1 EB-1190669318