Controller

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston•Boston, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller provides strategic and direct leadership over Catholic Charities financial operations during a period of significant modernization. This role oversees all day-to-day accounting functions, ensures compliance with nonprofit and government funding requirements, and serves as the internal lead for the successful implementation of NetSuite, a new Enterprise Resource Planning system. The Controller strengthens the financial processes, while partnering with program leaders to deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports effective operations and advances the organization’s mission as a key leadership partner, guide a 10-person team building a high performing department and supporting informed mission aligned decision making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or finance, with a concentration in accounting required.
Minimum of five years’ experience as financial manager/controller of a small to medium size organization or equivalent public accounting experience
Technical proficiency in software used to create budgets, financial statements, and other accounting documents. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience implementing an ERP system, preferably NetSuite, and modification of ERP system to employ new technologies to improve efficiency.
Understanding financial reporting standards and accounting principles
Knowledge of audit coordination, internal controls and compliance requirements
Proficiency in overseeing month-end and year-end close processes
Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends
Excellent time-management and organizational skills to meet reporting deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with employees
Interest and ability to lead, function independently and as part of a team and make timely decisions
Experience with building, managing and supervising highly performing teams and automating and reengineering financial processes and procedures
A valid driver’s license or access to reliable transportation for work related travel.
A strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities

Nice To Haves

A CPA certificate and/or an MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Management of the Accounting Department’s daily functions, including billing, cash receipts, accounts receivable, contract monitoring, cash disbursements, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, reconciliation of accounts and month end closing procedures
Responsible for the timely and accurate issuance of all financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Professional Standards on non-profit accounting on a monthly and annual basis
Serve as contact with outside financial-related groups, such as auditors, contractors, consultants, vendors, the Archdiocese of Boston, United Way and governmental agencies
Coordinate preparation of required federal, state, city and municipality tax returns, where applicable, any other regulatory filings
Plan and coordinate the audit preparation with teams across the Agency in completion of the annual financial statement, federal award and Uniform Financial Report (UFR) audits, including maintaining internal schedule for production of materials for audit team to ensure meeting assigned deadlines.
Work with the CFO to prepare meeting materials for the discussion and presentation of financial statements to senior management and the Board of Trustees Finance, Audit and Investment Committee regarding financial decisions, effective financial analysis and planning. Attend quarterly committee meetings and create a summary for meeting minutes.
Strengthen internal controls and update all financial related forms and policies to support a more automated, integrated environment while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows.
Ensure continuous improvement with operations by seeking feedback from colleagues and department staff. Perform department audits and ensure processes are documented and maintained with ongoing updates.
Work collaboratively with all operational teams across the organization to help support their financial needs to assist in managing their operations, and meeting reporting deadlines, including leading the budget preparation process through developing timelines and financial budgets with program managers to meet internal deadlines for completion and reforecasting financial results at set intervals throughout the year to present to senior leadership and governance.
Provide clear, timely budget‑to‑actual reporting and variance analysis throughout the fiscal year.
Update current processes, identify inefficiencies, and redesign workflows to align with current systems.
Oversee data migration, testing, configuration, and user training.
Ensure the ERP supports grant tracking, program costing, payroll integration, and reporting.
Assess and maximize financial systems utilized to develop additional efficiency and functionality for continuous enhancement of processes and procedures within the Agency, through utilizing technology.
Ensure all direct reports complete required training and testing
Demonstrate strong listening, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills, along with intellectual curiosity to seek continuous improvement to support a positive work environment
Set clear performance goals and expectations for the team. Ensure timely ongoing performance feedback and annual performance evaluations provided to team members. Manage employee relations.
Oversee the finance and payroll teams; create a culture of excellence by recruiting, hiring, training, training, mentoring and leading a team of highly skilled, dedicated employees. Schedule staff meetings and department meetings.
Work with CFO and other senior management to develop, maintain and monitor all financial and accounting policies, processes and procedures, to maintain sufficient level of internal control
Act as a fiduciary for Catholic Charities 403(b) retirement plan
Travel as needed to meet with teams at various Catholic Charities’ program locations and other parties, conferences as appropriate
Ability to organize, establish objectives and priorities and achieve goals
Attendance at internal and external meetings and trainings
Work is performed in an office environment with the use of computers and other office equipment. Daily interaction with employees and external business associates as required.
Perform other duties as requested by the CFO or designee