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Flexible location (Hybrid or Fully Remote Available) Job Summary: NEPC is seeking a Controller to lead key accounting and financial control functions, with a focus on month-end close, general ledger oversight, and account reconciliation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in corporate accounting, audit preparation, and process integrity. The Controller will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of the firm’s financial reporting. General Responsibilities: Manage the monthly and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Review and finalize monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, consistency with GAAP, and compliance with internal policies. Reconciliations & General Ledger Management: Oversee all general ledger activity, including the reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts and schedules. Identify and resolve discrepancies or errors in collaboration with finance and operations staff. Audit & Internal Controls: Serve as the primary liaison for annual financial audits, including the preparation of supporting schedules and reconciliations. Maintain and document internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Finance Oversight and Coordination: Manage AP, AR, and FA / T&E staff, contributing to their development and growth Coordinate with Sr. Controller on Treasury, Insurance and Tax issues Coordinate with Senior Financial Reporting Manager on monthly FP&A, annual budget, client profitability analysis, and ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Support cross-functional collaboration related to financial systems and automation opportunities. General Requirements: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar discipline. Experience with oversight of AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and Expense Management processes. 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including hands-on responsibility for monthly close and reconciliations. Strong technical understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Concur, Adaptive Insights, Revport, Intacct, NetSuite, or similar ERP tools). Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Experience: Experience with professional services, consulting, or financial services firm. Experience working with private equity-backed companies or multi-practice organizations. Experience with presenting financial results to senior leadership. Familiarity with audit preparation and oversight. Company Background: NEPC, LLC is a full-service investment consulting firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. We were founded in 1986 and now have approximately 375 employees and over 400 clients. We help governments, institutions, families, and individuals preserve and grow their capital across different asset classes and market cycles. We provide a variety of consulting services such as asset allocation, performance measurement, policy formulation, investment manager research, and discretionary portfolio management. Our clients include defined benefit, defined contribution, endowments, foundations, trusts, public, corporate, Taft-Hartley, health & welfare, high net worth, insurance, and private plans. Culture is important to us here at NEPC – our values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, bringing your whole self to work, building trust, embracing change, and having a “we before me” approach in our work. Advancing diversity and inclusion within our firm and industry is also a core initiative at NEPC. We are a strong advocate of promotion from within, so excellent potential exists for professional growth. We’re a fun (but demanding) company with excellent working conditions, a very supportive, team-oriented environment, and a full benefits program to support your life and well-being. We offer a competitive salary and bonuses (when applicable). NEPC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (July 2025) Seniority level
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Controller
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NEPC, LLC Join to apply for the
Controller
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NEPC, LLC Location:
Flexible location (Hybrid or Fully Remote Available) Job Summary: NEPC is seeking a Controller to lead key accounting and financial control functions, with a focus on month-end close, general ledger oversight, and account reconciliation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in corporate accounting, audit preparation, and process integrity. The Controller will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of the firm’s financial reporting. General Responsibilities: Manage the monthly and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Review and finalize monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, consistency with GAAP, and compliance with internal policies. Reconciliations & General Ledger Management: Oversee all general ledger activity, including the reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts and schedules. Identify and resolve discrepancies or errors in collaboration with finance and operations staff. Audit & Internal Controls: Serve as the primary liaison for annual financial audits, including the preparation of supporting schedules and reconciliations. Maintain and document internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Finance Oversight and Coordination: Manage AP, AR, and FA / T&E staff, contributing to their development and growth Coordinate with Sr. Controller on Treasury, Insurance and Tax issues Coordinate with Senior Financial Reporting Manager on monthly FP&A, annual budget, client profitability analysis, and ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Support cross-functional collaboration related to financial systems and automation opportunities. General Requirements: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar discipline. Experience with oversight of AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and Expense Management processes. 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including hands-on responsibility for monthly close and reconciliations. Strong technical understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Concur, Adaptive Insights, Revport, Intacct, NetSuite, or similar ERP tools). Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Experience: Experience with professional services, consulting, or financial services firm. Experience working with private equity-backed companies or multi-practice organizations. Experience with presenting financial results to senior leadership. Familiarity with audit preparation and oversight. Company Background: NEPC, LLC is a full-service investment consulting firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. We were founded in 1986 and now have approximately 375 employees and over 400 clients. We help governments, institutions, families, and individuals preserve and grow their capital across different asset classes and market cycles. We provide a variety of consulting services such as asset allocation, performance measurement, policy formulation, investment manager research, and discretionary portfolio management. Our clients include defined benefit, defined contribution, endowments, foundations, trusts, public, corporate, Taft-Hartley, health & welfare, high net worth, insurance, and private plans. Culture is important to us here at NEPC – our values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, bringing your whole self to work, building trust, embracing change, and having a “we before me” approach in our work. Advancing diversity and inclusion within our firm and industry is also a core initiative at NEPC. We are a strong advocate of promotion from within, so excellent potential exists for professional growth. We’re a fun (but demanding) company with excellent working conditions, a very supportive, team-oriented environment, and a full benefits program to support your life and well-being. We offer a competitive salary and bonuses (when applicable). NEPC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (July 2025) Seniority level
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