Controller
Catholic Charities Boston, Boston, MA, United States
The
Controller
provides strategic and direct leadership over Catholic Charities financial operations during a period of significant modernization. This role oversees all day‑to‑day accounting functions, ensures compliance with nonprofit and government funding requirements, and serves as the internal lead for the successful implementation of NetSuite, a new Enterprise Resource Planning system. The Controller strengthens the financial processes, while partnering with program leaders to deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports effective operations and advances the organization’s mission as a key leadership partner, guide a 10‑person team building a high performing department and supporting informed mission aligned decision making.
Responsibilities
Manage the Accounting Department’s daily functions (billing, cash receipts, accounts receivable, contract monitoring, cash disbursements, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, reconciliation of accounts and month‑end closing procedures).
Issue financial statements timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Professional Standards for non‑profit accounting on a monthly and annual basis.
Serve as contact with outside financial‑related groups (auditors, contractors, consultants, vendors, the Archdiocese of Boston, United Way and governmental agencies).
Coordinate the preparation of required federal, state, city and municipality tax returns and other regulatory filings.
Plan and coordinate audit preparation with teams across the agency for the annual financial statement, federal award and Uniform Financial Report (UFR) audits, maintaining an internal schedule for materials and ensuring deadlines are met.
Prepare meeting materials for discussion and presentation of financial statements to senior management and the Board of Trustees Finance, Audit and Investment Committee regarding financial decisions, effective financial analysis and planning. Attend quarterly committee meetings and summarize minutes.
Strengthen internal controls; update all financial related forms and policies to support a more automated, integrated environment; identify opportunities to streamline workflows.
Perform department audits; ensure processes are documented and maintained with ongoing updates.
Work collaboratively with operational teams across the organization to support their financial needs, manage operations and meet reporting deadlines. Lead the budget preparation process through developing timelines and financial budgets with program managers, reforecasting financial results at set intervals throughout the year for presentation to senior leadership and governance.
Provide clear, timely budget‑to‑actual reporting and variance analysis throughout the fiscal year.
Update current processes, identify inefficiencies, and redesign workflows to align with current systems.
Oversee data migration, testing, configuration and user training for the ERP system.
Ensure the ERP supports grant tracking, program costing, payroll integration and reporting.
Assess and maximize financial systems to develop additional efficiency and functionality for continuous enhancement of processes and procedures.
Ensure all direct reports complete required training and testing.
Demonstrate strong listening, problem‑solving, critical thinking and analytical skills, with intellectual curiosity to seek continuous improvement and support a positive work environment.
Set clear performance goals and expectations for the team; provide timely performance feedback and annual evaluations.
Manage employee relations; oversee the finance and payroll teams; recruit, hire, train, mentor and lead a team of highly skilled employees; schedule staff and department meetings.
Work with CFO and senior management to develop, maintain and monitor all financial and accounting policies, processes and procedures to maintain sufficient internal control.
Act as fiduciary for Catholic Charities 403(b) retirement plan.
Travel as needed to meet teams at various Catholic Charities’ program locations, conferences and other parties.
Attend internal and external meetings and trainings; perform other duties as requested by the CFO or designee.
Work is performed in an office environment with the use of computers and other office equipment; daily interaction with employees and external business associates as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance with a concentration in accounting.
CPA certificate and/or MBA preferred.
Minimum five years’ experience as a financial manager/controller of a small to medium‑sized organization or equivalent public accounting experience.
Technically proficient in software used to create budgets, financial statements and other accounting documents; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience implementing an ERP system, preferably NetSuite, and modifying an ERP system to adopt new technologies.
Understanding of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
Knowledge of audit coordination, internal controls and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in overseeing month‑end and year‑end close processes.
Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends.
Excellent time‑management and organizational skills to meet reporting deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration.
Interest and ability to lead, function independently and as part of a team, and make timely decisions.
Experience building, managing and supervising highly performing teams, automating and reengineering financial processes and procedures.
Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation for work‑related travel.
Strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities.
Benefits
403(b) savings plan.
Generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.
Visit us at: www.ccab.org.
4/2026
PI284028782
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Controller
provides strategic and direct leadership over Catholic Charities financial operations during a period of significant modernization. This role oversees all day‑to‑day accounting functions, ensures compliance with nonprofit and government funding requirements, and serves as the internal lead for the successful implementation of NetSuite, a new Enterprise Resource Planning system. The Controller strengthens the financial processes, while partnering with program leaders to deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports effective operations and advances the organization’s mission as a key leadership partner, guide a 10‑person team building a high performing department and supporting informed mission aligned decision making.
Responsibilities
Manage the Accounting Department’s daily functions (billing, cash receipts, accounts receivable, contract monitoring, cash disbursements, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, reconciliation of accounts and month‑end closing procedures).
Issue financial statements timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Professional Standards for non‑profit accounting on a monthly and annual basis.
Serve as contact with outside financial‑related groups (auditors, contractors, consultants, vendors, the Archdiocese of Boston, United Way and governmental agencies).
Coordinate the preparation of required federal, state, city and municipality tax returns and other regulatory filings.
Plan and coordinate audit preparation with teams across the agency for the annual financial statement, federal award and Uniform Financial Report (UFR) audits, maintaining an internal schedule for materials and ensuring deadlines are met.
Prepare meeting materials for discussion and presentation of financial statements to senior management and the Board of Trustees Finance, Audit and Investment Committee regarding financial decisions, effective financial analysis and planning. Attend quarterly committee meetings and summarize minutes.
Strengthen internal controls; update all financial related forms and policies to support a more automated, integrated environment; identify opportunities to streamline workflows.
Perform department audits; ensure processes are documented and maintained with ongoing updates.
Work collaboratively with operational teams across the organization to support their financial needs, manage operations and meet reporting deadlines. Lead the budget preparation process through developing timelines and financial budgets with program managers, reforecasting financial results at set intervals throughout the year for presentation to senior leadership and governance.
Provide clear, timely budget‑to‑actual reporting and variance analysis throughout the fiscal year.
Update current processes, identify inefficiencies, and redesign workflows to align with current systems.
Oversee data migration, testing, configuration and user training for the ERP system.
Ensure the ERP supports grant tracking, program costing, payroll integration and reporting.
Assess and maximize financial systems to develop additional efficiency and functionality for continuous enhancement of processes and procedures.
Ensure all direct reports complete required training and testing.
Demonstrate strong listening, problem‑solving, critical thinking and analytical skills, with intellectual curiosity to seek continuous improvement and support a positive work environment.
Set clear performance goals and expectations for the team; provide timely performance feedback and annual evaluations.
Manage employee relations; oversee the finance and payroll teams; recruit, hire, train, mentor and lead a team of highly skilled employees; schedule staff and department meetings.
Work with CFO and senior management to develop, maintain and monitor all financial and accounting policies, processes and procedures to maintain sufficient internal control.
Act as fiduciary for Catholic Charities 403(b) retirement plan.
Travel as needed to meet teams at various Catholic Charities’ program locations, conferences and other parties.
Attend internal and external meetings and trainings; perform other duties as requested by the CFO or designee.
Work is performed in an office environment with the use of computers and other office equipment; daily interaction with employees and external business associates as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance with a concentration in accounting.
CPA certificate and/or MBA preferred.
Minimum five years’ experience as a financial manager/controller of a small to medium‑sized organization or equivalent public accounting experience.
Technically proficient in software used to create budgets, financial statements and other accounting documents; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience implementing an ERP system, preferably NetSuite, and modifying an ERP system to adopt new technologies.
Understanding of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
Knowledge of audit coordination, internal controls and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in overseeing month‑end and year‑end close processes.
Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends.
Excellent time‑management and organizational skills to meet reporting deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration.
Interest and ability to lead, function independently and as part of a team, and make timely decisions.
Experience building, managing and supervising highly performing teams, automating and reengineering financial processes and procedures.
Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation for work‑related travel.
Strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities.
Benefits
403(b) savings plan.
Generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.
Visit us at: www.ccab.org.
4/2026
PI284028782
#J-18808-Ljbffr