Description

Robert Half is looking for a Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a nonprofit organization in the Philadelphia area. This position plays a central role in maintaining reliable financial records, supporting grant- and contract-funded activity, and ensuring compliance with reporting and control standards. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in nonprofit finance, strong leadership capability, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful guidance for organizational decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly and annual close process, ensuring timely completion of entries, accruals, reconciliations, and finalized financial reports.
• Produce and evaluate regular financial statements and supporting documentation, identifying trends and explaining variances to organizational leadership.
• Oversee general ledger integrity by reviewing transaction treatment, approving balance sheet reconciliations, and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures and internal control practices to promote accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
• Contribute to annual budget development, ongoing forecasting, cash planning, and financial analysis for programs and strategic initiatives.
• Administer grant and contract financial activity, including restricted fund tracking, budget oversight, reimbursements, billing support, and drawdown reconciliation.
• Lead audit preparation efforts by organizing schedules, workpapers, and supporting records while serving as a key contact for external auditors and oversight agencies.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members, review work quality, and collaborate across departments to support operational and financial goals.

Requirements

The ideal Controller candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree with Accounting or Finance Concentration. CPA designation preferred.

Other requirements for the Controller position include and are not limited to:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Nonprofit accounting and grant/contract accounting experience strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. 
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

For more information on this Controller role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact Sam Massie at 267.996.4324 and reference JO#03720-0013452894

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