Assistant Controller

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the United States. Our mission is simple yet powerful: foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. With a focus on protecting mountains, forests, waters, and trails throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, we envision a world where our natural resources are healthy, loved, and always protected, and where the outdoors occupies a place of central importance in every person’s life.  

This position helps advance AMC’s mission and the four strategic priorities of AMC’s All Out Action Plan:  

• Inspire joyous, meaningful outdoor experiences  

• Protect critical landscapes for the well-being of people and the outdoors  

• Cultivate and sustain a robust and welcoming community  

• Foster access to the outdoors 

The Assistant Controller partners with the Controller to oversee the organization’s accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supports grant management, and maintains adherence to GAAP, federal and state regulations, and nonprofit accounting standards. The Assistant Controller provides strong leadership and guidance to the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. The Assistant Controller plays a central role in month-end close, audit preparation, and restricted and grant funds management, as well as actively driving process and system enhancements to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support the organization’s long-term financial health. 

This role can be hybrid or remote but must be within driving distance of AMC’s Boston Headquarter to attend meetings, and other events as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing At AMC 

Accounting and Reporting  

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial data. 

• Oversee the monthly and annual close process, including journal entries and reconciliations. 

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 

• Leverage the financial system to develop reports that support analysis and strategic decision-making, ensuring the reporting structure aligns with non-profit reporting and organizational needs, and cost allocation methodologies. 

• Oversee or perform the accounting for capital assets, payroll and fringe, investments, endowment, contract and grant revenue recognition, and cost allocations.    

• Investments – track manager documents, monitor and approve capital calls, record and reconcile activity, maintain portfolio cash analysis.  

• Support budget and forecasting processes, as requested 

Restricted and Grant Funds Management 

• Maintain and enhance systems, processes, accounting and reporting of restricted gifts, grants and government awards. 

• Oversee all financial aspects of post award grant management. 

• Partner with and support program teams in recording and tracking grant and gift expenses and balances. 

• Ensure compliance with federal uniform guidance standards. 

• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all restricted and government-funded activities. 

Systems & Process Improvement 

• Provide leadership in maintaining and enhancing financial system