Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

Title: Controller

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

Location: Lawrence, MA (Hybrid)

• Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization making a direct impact on individuals and families throughout the Greater Lawrence community
• High‑visibility Controller role with exposure to senior leadership, board committees, audits, budgeting, and financial strategy
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop a grant accounting team in a supportive, collaborative culture
• Long‑term growth potential with a possible path toward CFO succession in the next 3-5 years
• Strong benefits package including 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and free parking

• Oversee month‑end close, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, compliance, internal controls, and financial statement preparation
• Manage nonprofit accounting functions including federal and non‑federal grants, restricted/unrestricted funds, and grant‑related reporting requirements
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, including grant accountants, AP, payroll, and finance support team members
• Prepare and present financial results to senior leadership, finance committees, and other key stakeholders
• Support process improvement, strengthen reporting procedures, and ensure accurate and timely financial operations

• Nonprofit accounting experience with strong knowledge of grant accounting, restricted/unrestricted funds, and compliance requirements
• Hands‑on Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior finance leadership experience
• Experience managing, mentoring, or training accounting/finance staff
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and month‑end close
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and/or UKG is a plus
• Mission‑driven mindset with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, community‑focused nonprofit environment