Controller

UTEC, Inc•Lowell, MA

4d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller oversees UTEC’s finance and accounting activities, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness across financial operations. The role provides fiscal oversight of contracts and budgets, reviews accounting activity, and ensures accurate transactions. The Controller partners with non-finance staff on budget priorities and oversees day-to-day Finance Department operations, including two direct reports. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. UTEC is a youth-focused organization whose programs combine street outreach, workforce development, education, mental health services, intensive case management, social justice, and civic engagement. UTEC emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, fair compensation, well-being, work-life balance, and individual and professional growth.

Requirements

At least five years of accounting or finance experience; the posting also specifies 5–10 years.
Proven working experience as a Financial Controller.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or comparable professional experience as stated in the qualifications section; the education section specifies a bachelor’s degree as required.
Experience managing accounting for an organization with a budget of $10 million or more.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Experience with general ledger functions and month-end and year-end close processes.
Experience creating financial statements.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with contacts outside the organization.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team leaders outside the finance department on budgeting and tracking.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit accounting or finance experience.
Experience managing contracts.
General ledger accounting software experience.
CPA or CMA certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee Accounting Department operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and maintain financial records in accordance with contract management requirements.
Set and oversee the monthly closing calendar, review closings with staff, and ensure journal entries are reviewed and approved before posting.
Review monthly billing for state and federal contracts with the CFO and Budget Analyst; coordinate with external partners on contract details, budget amendments, and adjustments.
Review aged accounts with the CFO and oversee collection efforts.
Maintain schedules for recurring tasks such as building improvements and manage related reimbursements.
Manage year-end schedules and lead the annual audit to a timely and successful conclusion.
Manage day-to-day banking relationships and oversee required internal and external financial reporting.
Manage training programs and assess ongoing training needs.
Supervise the Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst, hold regular one-on-one meetings, and conduct annual written performance reviews.
Coach the Senior Accountant in managing the accounting team and identify professional growth opportunities for direct reports.
Help direct reports understand how their work contributes to agency-wide goals and metrics.
Access contract funds through portals and monitor payments against billings.
Review and improve UTEC’s staff allocation workbook to prevent duplication.
Participate in developing annual contract budgets.
Respond to finance-related questions from staff across UTEC.
Collaborate with the CFO to review the monthly billing forecast and escalate potential issues.