Advocates for Human Potential ("AHP") is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting across multiple projects and grants. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting to internal teams and external clients. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with strong technical and analytical skills with a deep understanding of general ledger accounting and project finance.

This is a hybrid role with 1 to 3 days in our Sudbury MA office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing and analyzing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows
• Review reconciliations and conduct project financial analysis
• Assist with annual audit process
• Provide guidance and expertise to the NetSuite implementation process
• Develop and manage budgets for proposals and active projects
• Provide budget planning, monitoring, and reporting to project staff
• Manage monthly invoicing and collections processes for assigned projects
• Fulfill federal and state grant/project financial reporting requirements
• Perform other finance-related tasks and projects, as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an accounting or finance department with increasing responsibility or equivalent demonstrable skills and experience. We recognize that valuable experience can be gained through diverse pathways, including non-traditional roles, intensive project-based work, or advanced certifications/degrees.[SL1]
• Experience in public accounting or a similar audit role is a plus. Alternatively, demonstrated expertise in robust internal controls and audit preparation processes will be considered.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred[SL2]
• Experience with NetSuite ERP, NetSuite Suite Projects Pro and NetSuite Budgeting & Planning
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and responsiveness to deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive in identifying issues
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead when needed

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid role, requiring regular in-person collaboration with finance and project teams in Massachusetts to support core team functions and relationship-building. We currently ask for a minimum of three days per week in the office, while offering flexibility and remote work options for the remaining days. We are committed to supporting work-life integration. Candidates must be adept at prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects efficiently, and effectively meeting deadlines. Our team strives for clear communication and process optimization to manage workload sustainably.

Work Hours and Expectations:
This is a full-time, exempt position. As such, the role is not eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While the standard workweek is 40 hours, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. This may include occasional evenings or extended hours during periods of high activity, critical deadlines, or special projects. Flexibility, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset are essential to success in this role.

Location

All work must be performed within the United States or its territories. Employees are required to reside in, and carry out their job responsibilities from, a location within the U.S. or a U.S. territory for the duration of their employment. Limited exceptions may be granted for short-term personal or business travel outside of these areas, subject to prior written approval and in compliance with company policy.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000

AHP, in an effort to be transparent with applicants about salary and in compliance with various state pay disclosure requirements, publishes the following information, which is current as of the date of posting. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the AHP salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be high or low in the range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and education. The range listed is just one component of AHP’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, AHP provides a variety of benefits to employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, a retirement plan with a 3% match, student loan repayment assistance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and much more.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AHP is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Work Environment

AHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

AHP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to access or complete any part of the application process, the interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please get in touch with the Recruitment team at recruitment@ahpnet.com. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may apply depending on individual circumstances and job requirements.

Disclaimer

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet organizational needs.

About AHP

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) is a national consulting firm dedicated to improving behavioral health and human services systems since 1986. Headquartered in Sudbury, MA, with offices in Chicago, IL, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Pasadena, CA, AHP employs around 350 staff across nearly 40 states. We partner with federal, state, and local agencies, community-based organizations, and commercial entities to drive change in health and business systems, supporting vulnerable populations from shaping policy to delivering hands-on, ground-level support.

AHP helps organizations and individuals reach their full potential through a suite of services, including professional consulting, research, evaluation, and data analytics, technical assistance and training, as well as virtual solutions, publications, and events. Our areas of expertise span behavioral health, mental health policy and services, substance use disorders, workforce development, homelessness, housing and employment programs, trauma-informed care, criminal justice, women and children’s services, veterans’ support, healthcare reform, and population health management.

AHP is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for ten consecutive years, a recognition based on extensive anonymous employee feedback. We are deeply committed to employee well-being and are actively engaged in fostering a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional health. To learn more, visit www.ahpnet.com

Mission:

“To transform behavioral health and human service systems so organizations and individuals can reach their full potential.”

Vision:

“Our clients, our staff, and the people we all serve will reach their potential to live full, productive lives.

Our Core Values at AHP

At AHP, our work is grounded in values that guide how we serve our clients, support our colleagues, and drive impact across health and human services. These values shape our culture and reflect who we are:

Growth fostered through education, innovation, and self-actualization

Understanding deepened through empathy, compassion, equity, and inclusion

Integrity demonstrated through authenticity, leadership, and humility

Dedication seen through commitment, timeliness, and follow-through

Expertise achieved through passion, precision, and quality

These values aren’t just words; they are principles we live by in every engagement, decision, and collaboration.