Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller Position

We are looking for a Controller to support financial operations for a university environment in Chicopee, Massachusetts. This long-term contract position will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help maintain well-organized financial documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in fund accounting, month-end and year-end processes, and the preparation of reliable financial statements in a nonprofit or higher education setting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting functions and maintain accurate financial records across assigned funds and accounts.

• Prepare timely financial statements and supporting reports to provide clear insight into organizational performance.

• Lead month-end and year-end (6/30/26) close activities, ensuring reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting are completed accurately.

• Apply fund accounting principles to monitor restricted and unrestricted resources in alignment with nonprofit and university standards.

• Review, organize, and maintain financial documents, including scanning and compiling records for efficient retention and retrieval.

• Support audits and internal reviews by assembling documentation and responding to requests for financial information.

• Strengthen document control practices to improve accuracy, accessibility, and compliance within financial files.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and ensure consistent reporting procedures.