About us:

Founded in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty, Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is one of 1,000 community action agencies across the U.S. and 23 in Massachusetts created to address disparities throughout the nation.

Our values of advancing equitable access, elevating all voices and partnering with people are embedded in the role we play as the federally designated anti-poverty agency for Central and South-Central Massachusetts. WCAC embodies service to the community through our Mission: Helping people move to economic self-sufficiency through programs, partnerships, and advocacy.

Our vision is to break the cycle of poverty one neighbor at a time. Through safety-net services and asset building solutions, WCAC creates economic mobility opportunities for tens of thousands of people annually through programs such as energy assistance, early education and care, financial empowerment, positive youth development, and career pathways.

WCAC is committed to being a responsible and inclusive partner through strong collaboration and a shared client perspective. We are committed to advocating for policies that create equitable access to education, health, social, and economic systems. We are committed to a workplace culture with a shared passion for our mission that promotes teamwork, respect, and the opportunity to make a difference. 

Job Description:

In partnership with the CFO, develop financial policiesand best practice procedures in the finance department to be implemented agencywide.Collaborate with Program managersto ensure clear two way understanding of grant requirements and reportingdeadlines.Supervise assigned financestaff and provide coaching and on-going professional development opportunitiesto meet agency needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sDegree in accounting or Finance related field required. Master’s degree inrelevant field preferred.
• Minimum offive years’ experience in a finance department and performing grant fundaccounting. Experience supervisingaccounting or finance staff preferred.
• Experiencewriting policies and procedures that comply with GAAP, ensuring proper controlsare in place.
• PriorNon-Profit, grant funded accounting experience.
• Ability todevelop and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders at alllevels of the organization
• Stronginterpersonal and effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficientin excel and accounting software platforms, Abila MIP preferred.
• Provensuccessful ability to take concepts from inception to implementation.
• Mustbe committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a core value ofWCAC.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• “RightHand” to CFO and business partner to Senior Management Team.
• Maintain a professional leadership style, coach,mentor and develop afully engaged and high performing team that aligns with the strategic visionand initiatives.
• Supervisethe operations of payroll including overseeing the maintenance of payrollrecords and files in accordance with agency policy and state and federal lawsand regulations.
• SuperviseCash Receipts and perform monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Monitorthe operations of accounts payable/receivables including electronic paymentsand positive pay system.
• AssistCFO in production of Monthly Financial Reports, including Balance Sheet andIncome Statements.
• Manageportfolio of grants and contracts.
• Obtainand maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and generalledger structure.
• Helpto ensure an accurate and timely quarterly and year end close.

Send cover letter and resume specifying position via email to hr@wcac.net.

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, membership in the uniformed services or any other classification which is protected under state or federal law.