Controller, Management, Financial Manager

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs.

Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time;
Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans;
Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affiliated Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org. For frequently asked questions, please : https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/careers/frequently-asked-questions/

Location CAS
- Central Administrative Services (Trenton)

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Number of Openings 1

Category Finance / Accounting

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and effective management of financial resources. Controller works collaboratively with fiscal staff, program directors and managers to support program operations and informed decision‑making. The Controller plays a key leadership role in maintaining strong internal controls and promoting financial stewardship across the organization.

• Oversee all daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual analyses, monthly trend reporting and KPIs
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations and review all balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Attends fiscal supervisory meeting with CFO and Budget & Fiscal Operations Officer. Also attends Finance, Investment and Audit Committee meetings and quarterly management meetings.

• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and grant-specific financial requirements.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare schedules and documentation required for audits and regulatory filings.
• Assist in the preparation of IRS Form 990 and other required financial reports.

• Collaborate with leadership and program staff to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Evaluate financial systems and recommend process improvements.
• Support purchasing, contract administration, and vendor management as needed.

• Supervise accounting staff and provide leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-service-oriented finance department.
• Promote financial literacy among program managers and…