CONTROLLER

WAYSTONE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - Lawrence, MA

Part-time - Mid Level

Lawrence, MA

About the position

The Controller at Waystone Health and Human Services is a key hands-on role within the Finance Team, responsible for leading all day-to-day finance operations. This position requires strong management skills to oversee accounting and internal reporting, manage the month-end and annual audit processes, and align the organization's strategic mission with measurable financial goals. The Controller will also incorporate the agency's core values into all aspects of the role and support the development and performance of finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day finance operations within the Fiscal department.
• Assist in accounting and internal reporting.
• Manage the month-end and annual audit process.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedules.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Evaluate, apply, and refine policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Advise staff on compliance issues and oversee all aspects of the accounting area.
• Research new accounting pronouncements and identify potential impacts on financial results.
• Prepare annual financial reports and documentation for auditors.
• Assist in the preparation of data analytics for accreditation and proposal submissions.

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting required; Master's Degree and/or CPA designation preferred.
• Ten years of applicable experience in accounting, preferably in human services or multi-divisional organizations.
• Thorough knowledge of standard accounting procedures and GAAP.
• Familiarity with non-profit financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, ideally Abila.
• Process improvement experience is a plus.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including advanced formulas, tables, vlookups, pivot tables, and reporting.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance