Green City Growers is an employee-owned (ESOP), Certified B Corporation, and the premier farming company based in Somerville, Massachusetts. People and culture come first here. We transform unused space into thriving urban farms, providing schools, corporations, healthcare facilities, and institutions with immediate access to nutritious food while revitalizing city landscapes and inspiring self-sufficiency.

Title: Controller

Department: Administration (ADM)

Reports to: President

Location: Somerville, MA

The Role: Green City Growers seeks a positive, driven individual interested in immersing themselves in a growing business and becoming an integral part of the management team. This is a perfect position for someone who is motivated by something larger than themselves, can work as part of team, is a self-starter, can see your work through with a high degree of independence, and is looking for a great opportunity to grow. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hands-on team in a quickly growing company that is dedicated to developing sustainable onsite food production systems.

This role includes maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations and overseeing budgeting and forecasting activities. The Controller plays a critical role in decision-making by providing financial insight and supporting business initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Reporting:
  • Maintain QuickBooks Online (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll)
  • Drive monthly financial close process and reporting
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Develop forecasts and reporting of variance to actual results
  • Drive annual budget process
  • Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
  • Enhance financial literacy and accountability throughout the company
  • Ad hoc reporting and building financial models to evaluate various opportunities
• IT:
  • Manage basic technology maintenance and serve as a liaison between the parent company and external IT support providers
• Administration:
  • Act as primary liaison to parent company office relating to finance, legal, compliance and all back-office activities
  • Develop, maintain and update standard operating procedures for administrative area of company
  • Manage version control and formatting of all internal documentation
  • Train and manage Administrative Assistant

Desired Skills:

• Strong financial modeling capabilities in MS Excel – including budget/forecast development
• Expert knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Suite – Excel/Word/PowerPoint
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
• Interest in urban agriculture, organic farming, sustainability, urban planning

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in accounting) CPA desired. Minimum two years’ experience in accounting management role overseeing monthly close process and reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, spouses and children
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Discretionary Bonus Program

To apply, please attach a resume and send a brief email with the subject “Controller” to jobs@greencitygrowers.com outlining your experience and desire to be part of our team. Please no calls or emails other than to this address.