Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community.

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The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and function of accounting, internal financial controls, financial reporting and financial compliance systems of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. This role contributes to the integrity, efficiency, and sustainability of BGCB’s financial operations by overseeing core accounting processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and continuously improving systems and workflows to support a mission-driven, growing organization.

The Controller must be able to properly analyze and interpret, in both spoken and written form, the financial information of the organization and serve as a key partner to the CFO in supporting the CEO, and Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees of the Board of Directors (Board). The Controller operates with a high degree of independence, resolving routine accounting and financial compliance matters and bringing forward complex issues with analysis and recommended solutions to the CFO.

Financial Operations and Accounting Management

• The Controller is accountable for the effective day-to-day functioning of all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activity, including direct oversight of a staff of
• Establishes standards and expectations for the monthly close, oversees the completion of general ledger account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, and reviews them for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Leads the month-end and year-end close process and the production of all monthly financial statements and related information and analyses necessary for leadership and Board presentation, including variance analysis and financial projections.

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Participates in the development, communication, and achievement of organizational financial policies and goals, including strong internal controls.
• Owns the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of internal accounting controls across all finance functions.
• Coordinates across departments to proactively identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and implements mitigation strategies in partnership with the CFO and BGCB executive leadership team.
• Assesses whether controls are operating effectively throughout the year and leads management preparation for audits by maintaining audit-ready documentation and processes.
• Serves as a partner to the Audit Committee on matters related to internal controls, audit findings, and remediation efforts.

Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance

• Prepares or directs the preparation of all information, reports, schedules, analyses, and documentation required for timely and efficient completion of annual financial statement and 403(b) benefit plan audits, required tax and information returns, and all other required compliance filings.
• Coordinates and manages audit preparation activities across the Finance team, ensuring clear ownership, documentation standards, and timely responses to audit requests.
• Owns the preparation of annual financial statements, including drafting financial statements and footnotes, and leads technical accounting research on new accounting standards and complex transactions, ensuring appropriate interpretation, documentation, and implementation under GAAP

Cash, Banking, and Investments

• Monitors cash balances on a daily basis and reports on short- and long-term cash and credit line usage.
• Reviews…