Our vision is to break the cycle of poverty one neighbor at a time. Through safety-net services and asset building solutions, Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) creates economic mobility opportunities for tens of thousands of people annually through programs such as energy assistance, early education and care, financial empowerment, positive youth development, and career pathways. WCAC serves 45 towns in Central and South-Central Massachusetts with offices located in Worcester, Southbridge, Webster, East Brookfield, and Leicester. We are a team of 145 employees and an annual budget of approximately $40 million. We are committed to a workplace culture with a shared passion for our vision that promotes teamwork, respect, and the opportunity to make a difference.

What we offer:

WCAC provides on-the-job training and professional development opportunities. As well as an excellent benefit package with no waiting period to enroll in health, dental, vision, life/LTD, and 403(b) retirement plan. Generous paid holiday calendar, vacation, wellness and sick time. In addition to fair and transparent pay practices, we offer an additional pay differential to bilingual employees. 

Position Summary:

WCAC is seeking a Controller to serve as the “Right Hand” to the CFO, acting as a key financial leader and business partner to the Senior Management Team. This role oversees the finance staff, ensuring effective management of accounts payable, payroll, grants, and financial reporting while fostering a high-performing team aligned with the organization's strategic vision. The Controller is responsible for supervising payroll operations, cash receipts, and bank reconciliations, as well as assisting in the preparation of financial statements and maintaining an accurate general ledger structure. Additionally, they play a critical role in managing grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting a timely and accurate financial close process. 

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WCAC we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace so if you are excited about this position, but don't meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyways.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field required. 
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a finance department and performing grant fund accounting. Experience supervising accounting or finance staff preferred.
• Experience writing policies and procedures that comply with GAAP, ensuring proper controls are in place.
• Prior Non-Profit, grant funded accounting experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in excel and accounting software platforms, Abila MIP preferred.
• Proven successful ability to take concepts from inception to implementation.
• Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.