Controller

Women's Lunch Place•Boston, MA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Women's Lunch Place is a Boston-based nonprofit organization that annually serves over 2,300 women by providing day shelter, meals, housing, healthcare, and case management. The organization operates under the principle that "Dignity is Everything." They are seeking a Controller who is prepared to take full ownership of the financial function within this mission-driven organization. This role is considered a significant career advancement opportunity, potentially serving as a candidate's first Controller title, where their work will have a genuine impact. The position offers a coaching environment, allowing the Controller to collaborate with executive leaders and a supportive team to enhance the financial acumen of the entire organization.

Requirements

5 7 years of progressively responsible finance experience
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Solid grasp of nonprofit accounting (revenue recognition, restricted fund management, and grant expense compartmentalization)
A strong communicator who can translate financials for non-finance audiences
A natural coach who translates complexity into clarity for the people around them
Someone who knows the rules, and brings a creative solution-oriented approach working within management direction to find the best outcome for the organization
A growth orientation you see this role as a career-defining opportunity and show up ready to build, not just maintain
A proactive, entrepreneurial approach you're anticipating what's coming and getting ahead of it without being asked
The instinct to spot financial risk early and put mitigation in place before it becomes a problem
Exceptional attention to detail every number is right, every time, because accuracy here has real consequences for real people
Strong deductive thinking you can look at a program team's budget submission and work backwards to confirm it holds up
A knack for simplicity you structure funding and allocate expenses as cleanly as possible while still meeting every requirement
A genuine instinct to stretch resources and spread funding across the organization in a way that serves the mission and keeps the organization growing

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit background preferred
CPA or MBA a plus
QuickBooks Online experience preferred; equivalent systems with a willingness to learn considered

Responsibilities

Annual budgeting and long-term financial planning
Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Audit preparation, managing external auditor relationships, and grant compliance across government and private funders
Cash flow management, risk assessment, and internal controls
Financial presentations to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
Oversight of external bookkeeper and cross-functional coordination with HR and Philanthropy