Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $115,000-$125,000 plus benefits

Historic New England is seeking a highly skilled accounting professional for the full-time role of Assistant Controller. A supervising member of the business services team, the Assistant Controller oversees core accounting operations, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintains strong internal controls in partnership with the Controller.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Leads daily accounting operations in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Performs financial analysis to support leadership decision making and long-range planning.
• Monitors financial performance, analyze trends and variances, and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensures compliance with grant, contract, local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including proper financial structure and reporting within the general ledger.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manual processes, strengthen controls, and improve data reliability and consistency.
• Leads the design and implementation of automated accounts payable approval workflows within the organizations financial systems to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversees payroll systems and reporting to ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and allocation of labor costs.
• Enhances forecasting, budgeting, and reporting through improved data workflows, analytics, and system capabilities.
• Oversees the effective use of the organizations financial systems to support accurate accounting, internal controls, and efficient financial operations.
• Partners with information technology staff and external vendors to support system enhancements and integrations.
• Supervises and mentors accounting staff, supporting professional development and continuous improvement.
• Promotes best practices in financial management, system governance, and financial controls across the organization.
• Collaborate effectively across the organization and with external partners to support financial operations, system integration and organizational goals.
• Acts as a backup to the Controller in their absence.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Preferred Qualifications :

Competencies :

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Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.