Assistant Controller

BETTER COMMUNITY LIVING INC•New Bedford, MA

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Better Community Living, Inc. (BCL) is a premier human service provider where families have a voice, and individuals choose to be a part of our living and working community. BCL serves the Greater New Bedford Area, providing more than just living spaces for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. With 30 years of experience, we provide these individuals with the support to become productive members of the community while establishing empowering friendships. BLC has an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller who wants to join a experienced leadership team, supporting our mission. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and function of general ledger accounting, internal cash and financial controls, financial reporting, and financial compliance systems of BCL. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and collaborates with Human Resources, Payroll, Billing, Accounts Payable, and Program Managers, continuously improving systems and workflows to support a mission-driven, growing organization.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting, CPA is a plus.
Five-seven years of experience in the areas of financial accounting, financial reporting, managerial accounting, and/or senior accountant/assistant controllership.
Must be knowledgeable of the accounting and reporting requirements under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) as they relate to not-for-profit organizations.
Proven good judgement and demonstrated problem solving ability.
Work well in a servant leadership environment, supporting our clients in their daily challenges.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Must have strong Excel and accounting software knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA is a plus.
Blackbaud is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Controller is accountable for the effective day-to-day functioning of all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activity.
Leads the month-end and year-end close process and the production of all monthly financial statements and related information and analyses necessary for leadership and Board presentation, including variance analysis and financial projections.
Provide daily inputs to cash and KPI reporting.
Participates in the development, communication, and achievement of organizational financial policies and goals, including strong internal controls.
Focus on reconciliation and cash controls for corporate processes, and especially for cash and expense management for residences and expense reimbursements.
Prepares or directs the preparation of all information, reports, schedules, analyses, and documentation required for timely and efficient completion of monthly and annual financial statements, and 401(k) benefit plan audits, required tax and information returns, and all other required compliance filings.
Actively participates the ongoing evolution of accounting operations with a goal of standardized, process-driven, and paperless workflows that improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
Travel among resident and day program locations for audit and accounting process improvements.