Controller
- $130,000 - $150,000
- Southborough, MA
Controller - / $$$ / + Great Benefits & Great Culture
A bit about us:
The Controller is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for the integrity of the organizations financial systems and reporting. This role oversees all accounting operations, including general ledger, student billing, cash management, audit coordination, and financial reporting. The Controller ensures compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and financial regulatory requirements and plays a critical role in supporting strategic financial planning and operational excellence.
Why join us?
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Bonus opportunities
Great Culture
Work Life Balance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Bonus opportunities
Great Culture
Work Life Balance
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
● Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
● Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with institutional reporting needs.
● Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, including variance and trend analyses.
● Supervise student billing, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger functions.
● Review and approve monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
● Manage accounting for restricted gifts, endowments, investments, and related fund activity, ensuring compliance with donor intent and reporting standards.
● Support the CFO in developing and monitoring annual budgets and multi-year forecasts, and in preparing materials and analysis for the Board
● Maintain and communicate accounting policies and procedures across departments.
Training & Process Education
● In partnership with the CFO, develop and deliver training for faculty and staff on financial processes, systems, and policies to promote understanding, consistency, and compliance.
● Serve as a resource for departments on budgeting, purchasing, and expense tracking.
Cash & Treasury Management
● Monitor daily cash flow and manage short-term liquidity.
● Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts to support operational and strategic planning.
● Oversee all incoming receipts and disbursements.
Qualifications
● CPA strongly preferred; bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
● 5–7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit, independent school, or higher education accounting, including supervisory experience.
● Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and nonprofit financial reporting.
● Demonstrated ability to train and support non-financial staff in understanding financial systems and processes.
● Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Accounting & Financial Reporting
● Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
● Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with institutional reporting needs.
● Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, including variance and trend analyses.
● Supervise student billing, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger functions.
● Review and approve monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
● Manage accounting for restricted gifts, endowments, investments, and related fund activity, ensuring compliance with donor intent and reporting standards.
● Support the CFO in developing and monitoring annual budgets and multi-year forecasts, and in preparing materials and analysis for the Board
● Maintain and communicate accounting policies and procedures across departments.
Training & Process Education
● In partnership with the CFO, develop and deliver training for faculty and staff on financial processes, systems, and policies to promote understanding, consistency, and compliance.
● Serve as a resource for departments on budgeting, purchasing, and expense tracking.
Cash & Treasury Management
● Monitor daily cash flow and manage short-term liquidity.
● Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts to support operational and strategic planning.
● Oversee all incoming receipts and disbursements.
Qualifications
● CPA strongly preferred; bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
● 5–7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit, independent school, or higher education accounting, including supervisory experience.
● Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and nonprofit financial reporting.
● Demonstrated ability to train and support non-financial staff in understanding financial systems and processes.
● Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration 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.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.