Masstech

Masstech

Controller

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$135kDetected 6 days ago
Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelLeadershipProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditVariance Analysis

About the role

  • The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for managing the agency's accounting operations and supporting the Chief Financial Officer in the stewardship of public funds.
  • This role oversees the monthly and year-end close processes, preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, budget development, financial analysis, and program-based reporting.
  • The Controller provides hands-on leadership across accounting operations, fiscal controls, internal and external reporting, and audit readiness while serving as a trusted advisor to the CFO and agency leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the monthly and year-end close processes and ensure timely preparation of accurate financial statements and supporting analyses.
  • In concert with the CFO maintain and improve accounting systems, reporting software, budget planning tools, and related financial processes in coordination with IT, vendors, and program teams.
  • Support federal funding applications, budget assumptions, financial reports, drawdowns, and compliance monitoring for applicable federal programs.
  • Partner with program and operational teams to ensure financial considerations, controls, and reporting requirements are incorporated into program design and implementation.
  • Lead special projects, ad hoc analyses, information requests, and other fiscal initiatives as assigned by the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, or their designees.
  • Experience preparing financial statements, managing automated financial systems, and developing spreadsheet-based budget or forecasting models.
  • Experience developing, documenting, and implementing financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and operational processes.
  • Ability to identify business issues, document requirements, recommend solutions, and implement financial best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, evaluate, and develop finance staff.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Experience with federal grant applications, financial reporting, drawdowns, and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting, payroll, database, and reporting systems.

Compensation

  • Lead the annual financial audit, single audit, and applicable state audit processes, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and management responses.
  • Coordinate annual budget development, periodic forecasting, variance analysis, and standardized reporting for senior management and program staff.

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