What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at CFS?
Title: Controller
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Location: Lawrence, MA (Hybrid)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Location: Lawrence, MA (Hybrid)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization making a direct impact on individuals and families throughout the Greater Lawrence community
- High-visibility Controller role with exposure to senior leadership, board committees, audits, budgeting, and financial strategy
- Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop a grant accounting team in a supportive, collaborative culture
- Long-term growth potential with a possible path toward CFO succession in the next 3–5 years
- Strong benefits package including 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and free parking
- Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, compliance, internal controls, and financial statement preparation
- Manage nonprofit accounting functions including federal and non-federal grants, restricted/unrestricted funds, and grant-related reporting requirements
- Lead and mentor accounting staff, including grant accountants, AP, payroll, and finance support team members
- Prepare and present financial results to senior leadership, finance committees, and other key stakeholders
- Support process improvement, strengthen reporting procedures, and ensure accurate and timely financial operations
- Nonprofit accounting experience with strong knowledge of grant accounting, restricted/unrestricted funds, and compliance requirements
- Hands-on Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior finance leadership experience
- Experience managing, mentoring, or training accounting/finance staff
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and month-end close
- Strong Excel skills; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and/or UKG is a plus
- Mission-driven mindset with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, community-focused nonprofit environment
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000