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Creative Financial Staffing

Controller

Pay: $135,000–$150,000/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Canton, MA (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

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.

$169,331 / year median in Massachusetts

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Creative Financial Staffing is partnered with a nonprofit organization seeking a Controller to lead their accounting department. Why This Organization?

Mission-Driven Work:

Contribute to a respected non-profit making a meaningful impact.

Challenging & Engaging Role:

Gain experience in a complex financial landscape, including HUD properties, regulatory compliance, and high-volume transactions.

Stable & Supportive Team:

This role is open due to the current Controller's retirement. Many team members have long tenure with the organization.

Hybrid Work Schedule:

Work in-office on Mondays and Fridays , with flexibility in start and end times.

Strong Leadership Support:

The CFO is a highly collaborative mentor and team partner.

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Compliance:

Oversee all non-profit accounting functions, including tax returns, Form 990 , regulatory filings, surveys, and HUD compliance. Manage financial reporting, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and cash reconciliations. Handle 100 leases across vehicle and real estate assets. Work with 5 entities , managing intercompany transactions and multiple cash accounts. Support a large operational structure with 200 service locations across six states.

Leadership & Team Management:

Directly manage a team of five (AP Manager and accountants). Oversee 8-10 indirect reports. This role does not oversee Payroll, AR, or Billing.

Technology & Reporting:

Utilize Great Plains (experience with the system is a plus but not required). Prepare financial reports and compliance documents.

Qualifications:

5+ years of non-profit industry experience in an accounting role is required . Strong technical accounting and compliance expertise. Experience managing a high-volume, multi-entity financial structure . Leadership experience managing accounting teams.

Compensation & Work Environment:

Salary:

$135,000 – 150,000, depending on experience

Work Environment:

Flexible schedule with long-term stability and growth opportunities. Apply here! EB-1570813539