Assistant Controller

Veterans Inc.

• $80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required; Master's degree or CPA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
  • 3+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Nonprofit accounting and grant accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with financial systems, audits, internal controls, and financial reporting required.
  • Must pass a CORI/Background records check.
  • Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, with exemptions considered.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations including ledger activity, journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Lead financial closings by preparing accurate statements and resolving discrepancies.
  • Manage grant compliance by monitoring expenditures according to regulations.
  • Drive budget analysis with variances and risk assessments.
  • Strengthen internal controls through robust accounting policies and risk mitigation.
  • Coordinate annual audits by preparing schedules and necessary documentation.
  • Supervise cash flow management including accounts payable and receivable operations.
  • Optimize financial systems by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities.
  • Lead and train accounting staff, promoting cross-training and accountability.
  • Collaborate with departments to communicate financial guidance effectively.
  • Implement process improvements through Root Cause Analysis.

Benefits

  • BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer paid short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • $2500 Medical Opt-Out for other coverage
  • 403B Retirement Plan with $2000 Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
Full Job Description
This on-site position is based at our Worcester, MA headquarters facility under the general supervision of the Controller, with a Monday through Friday schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY:

  • Oversee Daily Operations: Guide general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and GAAP-compliant allocations.
  • Lead Financial Closings: Manage monthly and year-end closing activities, preparing accurate financial statements and discrepancy resolutions.
  • Manage Grant Compliance: Monitor federal, state, and private grant expenditures for adherence to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
  • Drive Budget Analysis: Conduct budget-to-actual variances, expenditure trend analysis, forecasting, and risk assessments.
  • Strengthen Internal Controls: Maintain robust accounting policies, secure segregation of duties, and resolve control weaknesses.
  • Coordinate Annual Audits: Prepare schedules and documentation for financial statements, Single Audits, and regulatory reviews.
  • Supervise Cash Flow: Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and authorized bank reconciliations.
  • Optimize Financial Systems: Identify automation opportunities to improve data integrity, reporting tools, and workflow efficiency.
  • Lead Accounting Staff: Supervise, coach, and train assigned personnel while promoting accountability and cross-training.
  • Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with HR, Development, and Operations to communicate financial guidance clearly.
  • Implement Process Improvements: Apply Root Cause Analysis to eliminate recurring errors and build sustainable system improvements.


WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's degree or CPA preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience is preferred.
  • Nonprofit accounting and grant accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with financial systems, audits, internal controls, and financial reporting required.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check.
  • Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Comprehensive Benefits Package for FT employees includes:
  • BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • $2500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.
  • Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2000 Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave

For more information, or to apply now; visit our . Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our . Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

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