Strategic Nonprofit Controller
peabody essex museumSalem (MA)
About the role
Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA seeks an experienced Controller to lead financial management and accounting operations, reporting to the CFO and collaborating with the Board of Trustees. The role oversees general ledger, endowment and restricted funds, treasury, audits, and grant-related financial requirements.
The ideal candidate has 10+ years in nonprofit financial leadership, CPA preferred, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a proven track record of building strong finance teams and internal
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