Assistant Controller

Job overview

The Assistant Controller role is hybrid, with at least two days per week onsite in Haverhill, MA after the initial four-month onboarding period. Compensation is $90,000 per year. Historic New England operates museums, collections, archives, education programs, and preservation initiatives. The Assistant Controller oversees day-to-day accounting and financial reporting, strengthening controls and improving financial systems and processes. The role provides reliable financial information for organizational decisions and supports compliance, budgeting, audits, and effective stewardship of funds.

What you'll do

• Lead daily accounting operations under GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• manage month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and cash-flow reporting
• monitor performance and support budgeting and forecasting
• oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger
• account for grants, restricted funds, and endowments
• coordinate audits and regulatory reporting
• improve financial systems, workflows, dashboards, and controls
• supervise and mentor accounting staff
• collaborate across the organization.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant controller

haverhill ma

historic new england

$90k+

hybrid

nonprofit accounting

financial reporting

gaap

month-end close

internal controls

grant accounting

financial systems

staff leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with two onsite days weekly after onboarding; oversees accounting systems and nonprofit fund reporting.

About the employer

Historic New England is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.