Controller
Recruiting Partner: Cassie Foster
Boston, Massachusetts | Accounting | Hybrid | $140,000 to $160,000 | Job ID: 165967
Job Summary
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We are seeking a mission-driven Controller with a strong background in nonprofit accounting to lead and strengthen financial operations for a respected Community Development Corporation. In this high-impact role, you will oversee all accounting operations for an $11M budget, manage a team of accountants, and ensure financial processes support affordable housing development and small business lending efforts in historically underserved Boston communities.
This role is ideal for someone with deep GAAP expertise, multi-entity nonprofit experience, and a passion for using financial leadership to drive community development and economic empowerment.
Controller Benefits
- Competitive Salary $140,000 to $160,000
- Hybrid work environment (2 days in office)
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical insurance with no waiting period
- Employer-paid dental and vision coverage
- 15 sick days, 3 personal days, 5 volunteer days
- Professional development opportunities
Controller Key Responsibilities
- Accounting Operations & Financial Oversight
- Real Estate and Lending Financial Support
- Audit, Compliance & Vendor Relationships
- Policies, Procedures & Internal Controls
- Team Leadership & Development
- Systems, Operations & Innovation
- Resource Development & Donor Reporting
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Controller Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 7+ years of progressive experience
- At least 4 years as a Controller or senior finance leader in a nonprofit with $8M+ budget
- 3+ years of experience managing and developing accounting teams
- Strong GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and compliance expertise
- Experience with federal and state contracts, audits, and tax-exempt industry practices
- Proficiency in Sage Intacct (or similar ERP systems) and advanced Excel
- Excellent communication skills to present financial information to diverse stakeholders
- High personal accountability, integrity, and sound judgment with collaborative approach
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities
This is a hybrid role based in Boston reporting to the Director of Finance. Experience with LIHTC accounting, multi-entity structures, and social impact lending preferred.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 165967
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
