Assistant Controller

Historic New England•Haverhill, MA

27d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with a minimum six years of progressively responsible accounting experience, or equivalent combination of skilled credentials.
Experience overseeing enterprise financial systems and supporting system integrations.
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and nonprofit accounting standards.
Experience developing and maintaining financial reports, including configuring and customizing financial statements within enterprise financial systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and support decision making
Independent judgment with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated mentoring and coaching abilities
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Ability to improve financial processes through system optimization and automation
Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and compliance with accounting and tax regulations
Experience working with integrated financial, fundraising, payroll and grant reporting systems (e.g., Acumatica, Tessitura, ADP and Fundriver a plus).
Ability to learn, evaluate, and implement new financial and operational systems and tools
Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA).
Strong belief in, and demonstrated commitment to, Historic New England’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation
Accounting experience in nonprofit or multi entity environment.

Responsibilities

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 organization’s 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 organization’s 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.