Assistant Controller

Historic New England•Haverhill, MA

12d

About The Position

The Assistant Controller oversees the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting and serves as the senior accounting resource reporting to the Vice President, Finance. This position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and supports financial visibility, decision-making, and the effective use and improvement of financial and operational systems across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or multi-entity environment.
Experience working with enterprise financial systems, including system implementations, integrations process automations and workflow improvements.
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and nonprofit accounting standards
Ability to learn, evaluate, and effectively use new financial and operational systems and tools
Experience developing and maintaining financial reports, including configuring and customizing financial statements within enterprise financial systems.
Experience working with integrated financial, fundraising, payroll and grant reporting systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and compliance with accounting and tax regulations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and support decision making
Ability to improve financial processes through system optimization and automation
Independent judgment with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Proven 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