Controller, Finance

About the role

FSRI is seeking an experienced Controller to manage its finance and accounting operations and play a key leadership role within the organization. The position requires extensive nonprofit finance and accounting experience and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, complex, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

The Controller manages the financial and accounting operations of Family Service of Rhode Island. They are responsible for the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, billing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll. They also develop and improve financial processes and procedures, as well as adapt and improve the systems and infrastructure needed to support FSRI’s ongoing financial and accounting operations and overall business objectives.

The Controller is a key leader at FSRI and serves as a member of the executive team, employing a collaborative spirit and commitment to providing timely, accurate, high-quality information and service.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, billing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Develop and improve financial processes and procedures.
• Adapt and improve systems and infrastructure to support FSRI’s financial and accounting operations and business objectives.
• Successfully manage month-end and year-end close processes and timelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Explain complex financial information and work effectively with non-financial colleagues at all levels.
• Manage multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• High proficiency in accounting and financial management systems and business operations, as well as in the use of standard office software.
• Proven experience managing finance teams.
• Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adjust to new situations, changes, and challenges, openness to new ideas, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to Family Service of Rhode Island’s mission.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Strong financial leadership, carrying best practices to the organization, coupled with a hands-on, “get the job done,” tactical work style.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6% above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8% above base pay.

Physical Requirements

This position requires residential and community visits. Employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from community locations and office sites, which could include using walkways, stairs, and/or elevators.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and work-life benefits.

About Us

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130-year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams—working across the Health, Healing, Home, and Hope divisions—are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide and currently operate in three locations in Providence, as well as four locations in East Providence, Smithfield, and North Smithfield.