Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

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The Assistant Controller is a key member of Kennedy-Donovan Centers Finance team and serves as a developmental leadership role with an anticipated pathway to the Controller position. Working closely with the Controller this individual will gain comprehensive knowledge of KDCs accounting operations financial reporting budgeting internal controls regulatory requirements and audit responsibilities.

This position is structured as a planned succession opportunity with the anticipated goal of transitioning into the Controller role within approximately 69 months based on demonstrated proficiency performance organizational needs and readiness.

Schedule: Monday - Friday Full-Time
Location: Foxboro MACompensation: $100-$110k / annually

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and progressively assume responsibility for KDCs accounting and financial operations including the general ledger reconciliations accounts payable revenue expenses and financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor organizational and program budgets and analyze budget-to-actual results.
• Prepare and review journal entries account reconciliations allocations and other accounting activities.
• Support the annual independent audit compliance audits and preparation of Massachusetts Uniform Financial Reports (UFR).
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and funding requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline automate and improve accounting and Finance processes.
• Evaluate workflows and systems to improve efficiency accuracy and access to financial information.
• Supervise mentor and support Accounting and Accounts Payable team members.
• Partner with the Controller Finance team and organizational leadership to provide accurate and timely financial information.
• Support additional Finance projects and responsibilities as assigned.

*Why Join KDC Competitive Benefits Package

Health & Wellness

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Free Virtual Medical Mental Health Therapy and Psychiatry Services
• Musculoskeletal Support Program

Financial & Professional Growth

• Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Remission Opportunities
• Professional Development and Career Growth

Additional Perks

• Vacation (216hours) Personal (12hours) and Sick Time (80 hours)*
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• BJs Wholesale Club Membership Discounts
• Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support

*PTO is calculated using an accrual rate based on hours worked.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field and/or CPA certification; ORBachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field with a minimum of seven years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Director-level or equivalent experience in accounting or finance preferably within a nonprofit organization.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting budgeting audits and internal controls.
• Experience supervising and developing Finance or Accounting team members.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience improving processes workflows systems or automation within accounting or Finance.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant nonprofit accounting or financial leadership experience.
• Experience designing and managing accounting information systems.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software.
• Experience preparing Massachusetts Uniform Financial Reports (UFR).
• Experience managing organizational budgets audits and complex financial reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.