Controller

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, senior-level accounting professional to join our organization as a Controller. This position will provide leadership and oversight for the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting team. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, excellent management skills, and the ability to operate as a hands-on leader within the accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations, staff workflow, and departmental priorities.

• Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and supporting financial records.

• Establish, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting activities.

• Coordinate the annual financial audit and support preparation of annual tax returns and related reporting requirements.

• Serve as a co-administrator for banking relationships/platforms and the organization's ERP system.

• Review accounting workflows and identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, efficiency, and reporting.

• Supervise, support, and develop accounting staff while establishing clear expectations and collaboration with organizational leadership and other departments regarding accounting and financial reporting matters.

• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as needed.

Essential Skills

• senior-level experience overseeing an accounting function and managing accounting staff.

• Strong understanding of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Extensive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close experience.

• Strong general ledger management and account reconciliation background.

• Financial statement preparation and financial reporting expertise.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.

• Experience coordinating annual financial audits and supporting tax return preparation.

• Oversight experience across AP, AR, payroll, and fixed assets.

• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and banking platforms.

• Strong internal-control and process-improvement orientation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Significant progressive accounting experience with demonstrated responsibility for financial reporting and general ledger accounting.

• Previous accounting leadership, staff supervision, or management experience.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a complex accounting environment.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Preferred: Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or comparable senior accounting leadership experience.

• Experience implementing accounting process and internal-control improvements.

• Experience administering or supporting ERP/accounting systems.

• Experience working with banking platforms and financial-system administration.

• Experience coordinating annual tax return preparation.

Work Environment

Work on-site from 8am-5pm, with potential hybrid flexibility in the future. Join an amazing non-profit located in the northwest corner of Massachusetts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Williamstown, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $67.31/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Williamstown, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Williamstown,MA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.