Position Summary Job Title: Controller Department: Finance Reports To: Deputy Director
Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Exempt

Salary: $120,000 Full health and dental benefits, professional development opportunities, work-from-home options, responsible vacation policy, MA 401(k) CORE Plan with employer match
Works Closely With: Executive Director, Finance Committee, Development Department, External Auditors
Location: Hybrid (Boston); three days in-ofice and two remote days per week

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Key responsibilities include:
Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, monthly close, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and banking.
Lead the development, tracking, and maintenance of the organization’s multi-year operating budget, currently approximately $3M–$5M annually, including quarterly forecasting and budget-to-actual analysis.
Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, financial reports, and budget information for the Deputy Director, Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board.
Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Oversee grant accounting, grant budgets, restricted funds, and financial reporting requirements related to grants, foundations, and donors.
Maintain effective internal financial controls and recommend practical improvements to accounting processes and workflows.
Oversee financial systems, including QuickBooks and Bill.com, and maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Partner with the Development Department and department managers on grant budgets, financial reporting, budget management, and financial procedures.
Support organizational decision-making by providing clear financial information, guidance, and analysis to leadership and non-financial colleagues.
Support the transition of accounting and bookkeeping functions from third-party support to an internally managed finance function.

Ideal candidate:
The successful candidate will be technically rigorous, organized, dependable, and proactive, with strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting and financial management. They should be comfortable working independently in a small nonprofit environment while also collaborating across departments and helping colleagues understand financial information.
Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, cloud-based accounting systems, and/or Paychex payroll is highly relevant. CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Experience supporting grant-funded nonprofit organizations and an interest in public art, arts administration, culture, and community engagement are also a plus.

To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
✉️ Required subject line: Controller

Deadline:
Open until filled.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Boston Public Art Triennial is committed to equity, accessibility, inclusion, and respectful collaboration with artists, colleagues, partners, and the communities the Triennial serves. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.