A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
Controller at Roessel Joy Controller at Roessel Joy in NORTH WALTHAM, Massachusetts Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
We are partnering with a mission-driven regional nonprofit organization who are seeking an operational and strategic Controller . Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, internal financial controls, financial reporting, and compliance systems across the organization. This role will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and committee chairs-ensuring the financial integrity, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability of a growing organization. What You'll Do Direct day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, Payroll, GL) and lead a high-performing finance team. Establish standards for monthly close, review general ledger reconciliations, and produce timely, GAAP-compliant monthly financial statements, board packages, variance analyses, and projections. Own the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of internal accounting controls. Proactively identify operational/compliance risks in partnership with the CFO and executive team, serving as a primary liaison to the Audit Committee. Direct all audit preparation activities (annual financial statement audit, 403(b) benefit plan audit, and tax/information returns including Form 990). Draft financial statements and footnotes, leading technical accounting research under
U.S. GAAP
for nonprofit entities. Monitor daily cash positions, line of credit usage, and short-/long-term cash flow needs. Oversee bank and investment reconciliations while structuring robust cash management controls. Partner with finance leadership to drive operational evolution toward standardized, paperless, and automated workflows-improving reporting accuracy and eliminating single points of failure. Manage, mentor, and build capacity across exempt and non-exempt finance staff. Act as a collaborative, customer-service-oriented finance partner to non-finance department heads and regional leadership. What You Need to
Succeed Experience:
7-12 years of progressive accounting experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, or controllership, including at least 3-5 years of direct supervisory management experience . Deep, technical working knowledge of
U.S. GAAP
accounting and reporting requirements specific to not-for-profit organizations (including Massachusetts and IRS regulatory compliance). Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Microsoft Excel and enterprise accounting software skills. Experience with modern ERP systems is highly preferred. Exceptional judgment, proactive problem-solving ability, outstanding written/spoken communication, and a strong track record of project management and internal customer service.
Education & Credentials:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
A CPA/CMA
license, an advanced degree, or prior public accounting experience is a strong plus.
