Controller

Job Type
Finance/Accounting/Lending
Organization
Colony Retirement Homes
Contact Name
Marianne Delorey
Contact Phone
Job Description

Overview: 

Colony Retirement Homes is a nonprofit provider of housing and services for elderly residents of Worcester and Holden.  We own and manage five HUD affiliated sites with a total of 389 apartments.  We have 48 staff and have an annual revenue of approximately $6 million.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Controller will have oversight for all financial and operations management, reporting and compliance.  Manage accounting systems and processes including payroll and benefits administration. 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage accounting clerk in the processing of accounting transactions, payroll and general administration.
  • Reconcile bank statements
  • Prepare monthly financial statements
  • Manage payroll and maintain all payroll files, make tax payments as needed
  • Administer all fringe benefits such as 403b, health and dental, and elective benefits
  • Manage chart of accounts, prepare and post all necessary journal entries
  • Support annual audit process
  • Review all annual IRS filings
  • Prepare HUD budgets annually

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field and a minimum of 5-7 years accounting experience.  CPA preferred.
  • Experience in managing a multi-corporation accounting system and preparation of financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow and budget reports.
  • Experience in a nonprofit setting preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in training and developing staff preferred.
  • Knowledge of payroll, insurance and human resources best practices.
  • Knowledge in generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with HUD guidelines preferred. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including having a helpful and patient nature.  
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

We offer competitive compensation and good benefits.  Colony Retirement Homes is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instruction

 

Please send a cover letter and a copy of your resume to mdelorey@colonyretirement.com