Controller

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Controller to join our team working for a healthy and thriving New England for all. The Controller will work to advance organizational excellence within CLF, managing all accounting operations and financial reporting for the organization. The Controller will interact regularly with CLF staff throughout the organization and must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. This position will report to the CFO and is based in the Boston office with flexibility for some remote work.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the accounting and finance team, including supervising internal staff and external partners, and overseeing all accounting activities;
  • Supervise, mentor and coach team members, engaging in effective and inclusive management practices that ensure a healthy workplace culture;
  • Ensure timely and accurate interim and annual financial reporting for all stakeholders;
  • Build expertise in and expand capabilities of our accounting software to facilitate detailed program reporting and analysis;
• Assist with the organization’s annual budget process;
  • Ensure high quality, timely financial report materials for foundation grants. Provide custom reports and analysis to the development team as requested;
  • Oversee successful execution of organizational audits;
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local tax filings, reporting regulations, and form filings;
  • Mitigate risk by ensuring strong internal controls, backup for all essential functions, and maintenance of appropriate insurance coverage;
  • Maintain cash flow projections to support operational needs;
  • Oversee document retention of financial records and contracts;
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, emphasizing communication, responsiveness, and problem solving; and
  • Assist with or lead special projects as needed to support the organization’s growth.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent; CPA a plus;
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or finance, preferably in a nonprofit setting and including a management role;
• Experience using fund accounting software, including grant accounting, tracking and reporting;
• The ability to operate at both the strategic and hands-on level;
• Strong analytical as well as excellent communication skills;
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills and a demonstrated ability to create an environment of integrity and trust;
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and the ability to effectively build relationships with staff across the organization;
• A passion for CLF’s mission, including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

About CLF

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems, from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in statehouses, courthouses, boardrooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF frequently works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation.

CLF is committed to diversity among our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.