Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller

The Controller manages the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting functions in a nonprofit, grant- and contract-funded environment. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the month-end and year-end close; ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-based financial statements and related variance analysis; maintaining the general ledger and key reconciliations; supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash management; coordinating annual audit, Single Audit readiness (as applicable), tax filings, and funder reporting;

and supervising and developing accounting staff. The Controller implements and maintains internal controls to safeguard assets, supports compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations (including federal and state grant requirements), and ensure reliable financial reporting and stewardship of restricted funds.

This is a hybrid position, located at 833 Chestnut St, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The hybrid schedule requires three consecutive days in-office. The schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Can also be 8:30AM - 4:30PM or 9:00AM - 5:00PM). The salary range for this position will be $115,000 - $125,000.

As an MHP employee, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Up to 39.5 paid days off per year!)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• No Cost Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• No Cost Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Annual Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Continuous Growth & MHP Sponsored Training Opportunities

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• Supervises, trains, and develops accounting staff; assigns work, reviews output for accuracy and timeliness, and supports performance management processes.
• Owns the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and review of financial results to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly financial statements and supporting schedules on an accrual basis in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies; provides timely variance analysis and narrative explanations.
• Maintains and enhances internal controls and accounting procedures to provide reasonable assurance over the integrity of financial reporting and safeguarding of assets.
• Partners with department leaders to review monthly results, investigate variances, identify trends/risks, and support corrective action plans.
• Supports cash management and forecasting by monitoring cash position, timing of receipts/disbursements, and communicating projected needs and constraints.
• Supports annual budgeting and reforecasting, including development and monitoring of grant/program budgets, budget-to-actual reporting, and support for budget modifications and renewals as needed.
• Provides financial modeling and accounting guidance for new programs, contracts, or initiatives, including evaluating operational and reporting impacts.
• Assists and supports departmental leadership in strategic and operational planning initiatives.
• Coordinates internal, external, and regulatory audits and monitoring visits; prepares schedules and documentation; and supports completion of annual filings (e.g., 990/BCO-10) and funder-required reports in collaboration with external advisors.
• Ensures revenues and expenses are recorded accurately and in the proper period (including cutoff), and that key subledgers (A/P, A/R, payroll, and billing as applicable) reconcile to the general ledger.
• Reviews and approves balance sheet reconciliations; investigates reconciling items and ensures timely resolution.
• Participates in cross-functional meetings to communicate financial results, compliance requirements, and accounting impacts of operational decisions.
• Ensures consistent, timely, and accurate general ledger activity in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory and grant/contract requirements.
• Documents, maintains, and improves accounting policies, procedures, and workflows; ensures practices are communicated and followed across the organization.
• Serves as the primary finance liaison for funders by supporting budget development, reporting, and auditing/monitoring requests; ensures timely, accurate submission of required financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensures compliance with grant and contract requirements and applicable regulations (including Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200, as applicable); supports compliant budgeting, allowable cost practices, documentation standards, and monitoring of spending against grant terms.
• Coordinates annual financial statement audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and requests; partners with the CFO to ensure…