Controller

Posted 3 Days Ago
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01810, Andover, MA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Edtech • Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Lead accounting and finance operations for a nonprofit, overseeing reporting, budgeting, cash management, AP/AR, grant and contract accounting, audits, internal controls, systems improvements, and a finance team while partnering with leadership to provide financial insights.
Summary Generated by Built In

Bring Your Financial Expertise to an Organization That Changes Lives.

At American Training, we don't just manage finances—we invest in people. As one of Massachusetts' leading nonprofit human service organizations and a nationally recognized Top Workplace, our Mission is simple:

Bringing Out the Best in Everyone We Touch Because Every Life Matters.

We're looking for an experienced Controller who is passionate about financial excellence, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact. If you're a strong leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, strengthening financial operations, and being part of a culture known for its signature WOW! Magic, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As Controller, you'll provide strategic leadership for the organization's accounting and financial operations while helping ensure American Training remains financially strong so we can continue transforming lives.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead all accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, contract and grant accounting, purchasing, and internal controls.
  • Partner with executive leadership to develop budgets, analyze financial performance, improve systems and processes, and provide meaningful financial insights that support organizational decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance and financial integrity by maintaining GAAP standards, supporting successful audits, overseeing funding and billing requirements, and strengthening internal controls.
  • Mentors and directs the daily work of a diverse team, ensuring all work is processed efficiently and meets internal monthly close schedules while championing our WOW! Magic Culture.
Qualifications

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or advanced degree preferred).
  • Progressive accounting leadership experience in a nonprofit organization.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with accounting and financial systems, advanced Excel skills, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Massachusetts EOHHS contracts, UFR reporting, and federal grant compliance is highly desirable.
  • A collaborative leadership style with outstanding communication skills and a passion for developing people and creating positive workplace culture.

Why American Training?

When you join American Training, you're joining more than a workplace, you become part of a family committed to making Every Life Matter.

We offer:

  • A competitive benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, life and disability, vision, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training and much more!
  • A nationally recognized Top Workplace with an award-winning culture.
  • Our unique WOW! Magic culture that celebrates creativity, recognition, teamwork, and FUN.

If you're ready to lead with compassion, inspire your team, and bring WOW! Magic to work every day, we'd love to hear from you!


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA or advanced degree
  • Progressive accounting leadership experience in a nonprofit organization
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and financial reporting
  • Experience with accounting and financial systems and process improvement initiatives
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Knowledge of Massachusetts EOHHS contracts, UFR reporting, and federal grant compliance
  • Collaborative leadership style, outstanding communication skills, and passion for developing people and positive workplace culture
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The Company
HQ: Andover, MA
452 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

American Training, Inc. provides workforce development, day habilitation, work and residential programs, and support services such as transportation, counseling, and advocacy for adults with disabilities and youth, aiming to make lives more meaningful.

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