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Pear Associates LLC is an entrepreneurial Massachusetts-based consulting firm established in 2018 to help nonprofit organizations become fruitful. Our key areas of expertise include assessment and strategic planning, grant writing, project management, and fundraising strategy focusing on the health, human services, and education sectors. We work with a growing roster of mission-driven organizations throughout the United States, mainly in New England.

A certified LGBTBE-owned business, Pear Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our team of eleven passionate professionals brings a range of experiences and skills to Pear Associates.

We are seeking a full-time Controller/Accounting Manager to oversee a range of financial, accounting, and human resources-related functions.

Responsibilities include:

Finance/Accounting

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
• Ensure high-quality invoicing and collection procedures
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform technical accounting issue research and resolution
• Evaluate business performance against budget
• Develop forecasts to provide an accurate projection of financial performance
• Review monthly consultant billables and present productivity report.
• Create and maintain accounting and finance policies, processes, and procedures
• Revise or create new policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare necessary forms and reports to comply with state and federal tax reporting requirements

Contracts

• Prepare and execute client contracts that align with the scope of work
• Oversee and monitor contracts to ensure billables do not exceed contract amounts
• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers/vendors and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts
• Prepare and execute contracts and non-disclosure agreements with employees/consultants
• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension, fee increases, or Renewals

Human Resources

• Generate official internal documents such as offer letters, salary increases, and employee performance improvement letters
• Create onboarding plans and educate newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations
• Maintaining physical and digital files for employees and their documents and benefits
• Review and monitor monthly payroll deductions and PTO
• Resolve employee issues with benefits administrators and insurance providers
• Provide new hires with explanations of benefits and instruct them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures
• Ensure the firm's policies and procedures are compliant with laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Experience with an entrepreneurial or startup company in a professional services/consulting industry is ideal
• Experience working as a financial/accounting/operations generalist
• Organized professional with demonstrated ability to multitask
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/operations experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Time
• Microsoft Excel skills

Requirements

• Candidates must reside in New England
• Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter

While the position is remote, the Controller/Accounting Manager will attend occasional in-person team meetings. We will consider applicants interested in working 30-40 hours/week for this employment opportunity. The salary range is $80-100K, depending on experience and hours/week.

Please send your resume and a cover letter that speaks to your desire to join the Pear Associates team to Alison Gray, President, at [email protected]

It is the policy of Pear Associates to provide equal opportunities to all employees, contractors, and applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. Pear Associates is committed to a work culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.