Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Position

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, work papers, 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.