Assistant Controller

Historic New England

. Lead daily accounting operations in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeHaverhill • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards, with a strong focus on financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Proven ability to lead accounting operations, implement process improvements, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.

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GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingNonprofit AccountingEnterprise Financial SystemsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingPayroll AccountingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFinancial Statement PreparationProcess AutomationData Analytics

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoringCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AcumaticaTessituraADPFundriverMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Accounting StandardsFinancial ComplianceInternal ControlsRegulatory ReportingGrant Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead daily accounting operations in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Manage the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statements, reconciliations, and cash flow reporting
Monitor financial performance, analyze trends and variances, and support budgeting and forecasting
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger accuracy
Ensure appropriate accounting and reporting for grants, contracts, restricted funds, endowment funds, and other funding sources
Support local, state, and federal reporting compliance
Coordinate annual financial audit, tax filings, pension audit, and other regulatory reporting with the Vice President, Finance
Oversee financial systems, internal controls, and efficient financial operations
Identify and implement process improvements, automation, dashboards, reporting tools, and workflow enhancements
Maintain restricted, unrestricted, and endowment funds in the financial system
Partner with information technology staff and external vendors on system enhancements and integrations
Oversee tenant billing, cash receipts, receivables, lease and tenant tracking, and related system improvements
Oversee payroll accounting and reporting, including labor-cost recording, reconciliation, and allocation
Support corporate credit card and expense management platforms
Support forecasting, budgeting, reporting, data workflows, analytics, and system capabilities
Supervise and mentor the Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist
Collaborate across the organization and with external partners
Provide backup support for key finance functions when the Vice President, Finance is absent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
Experience in a nonprofit or multi-entity environment preferred
Experience with enterprise financial systems, including implementations, integrations, process automations, and workflow improvements
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards
Experience developing and maintaining financial reports, including configuring and customizing financial statements within enterprise financial systems
Experience with integrated financial, fundraising, payroll, and grant reporting systems
Experience with Acumatica, Tessitura, ADP, and Fundriver is a plus
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and accounting and tax regulatory compliance
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data
Ability to improve financial processes through system optimization and automation
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines independently
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated mentoring and coaching abilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Commitment to professionalism, excellence, and diversity
Must work a minimum of two days per week on-site at the Haverhill facility after the initial four-month onboarding period

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salaried, exempt position
Forty-hour work week
Hybrid work arrangement
Occasional New England region travel
Professional development support
Equal opportunity employment