An established nonprofit healthcare and human services organization supporting individuals and families throughout New Jersey is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting operations in Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, onsite leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys developing teams, taking ownership of financial operations, and contributing to a meaningful mission.
What You'll Do as the Controller:
- Lead daily accounting operations for a multi-location nonprofit with diverse healthcare and community-based programs.
- Manage, mentor, and support a team of three accounting professionals, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
- Oversee monthly close, financial statements, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
- Direct annual financial audits, coordinate with external auditors, and maintain strong internal controls.
- Manage financial reporting and compliance for government grants, restricted funding, and multiple program budgets.
- Partner with the CFO on financial planning, reporting improvements, and operational priorities.
- Review payroll-related accounting activity and ensure accurate financial records.
- Improve accounting workflows, strengthen team performance, and support the development of future finance leaders.
Must-Haves as the Controller:
- Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful supervisory responsibility.
- Proven ability to independently lead an accounting team and manage competing financial deadlines.
- Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and audit preparation.
- Experience in nonprofit accounting or a similarly complex, multi-program financial environment.
- Confidence working directly with senior leadership and making sound accounting decisions.
- A hands-on management style with the ability to coach employees while remaining involved in financial operations.
- Ability to work onsite in Newark, NJ, Monday through Friday.
Nice-to-Haves as the Controller:
- CPA designation.
- Experience in nonprofit healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or community-based organizations.
- Knowledge of grant accounting, restricted funds, government contracts, and compliance reporting.
- Experience with Sage MIP or comparable nonprofit accounting systems.
- Background managing multiple funding streams, locations, or service lines.
- Experience developing accounting staff and supporting organizational growth.
This Role Offers:
- Base salary of $95,000-$115,000, with potential flexibility to approximately $120,000 for exceptional qualifications.
- Full-time, direct-hire employment with an established, mission-focused organization.
- 403(b) retirement plan and an additional employer-supported pension program, subject to plan terms.
- Health insurance, prescription coverage, and employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Potential performance-dependent salary increases and discretionary appreciation bonuses.
- Complimentary lunch.
- A collaborative finance team with experienced executive leadership.
- Meaningful visibility, decision-making responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape the accounting department.
- Long-term professional growth, including potential advancement into broader financial leadership.
