Assistant Financial Controller

firstPRO, Inc; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 4% company match

Opportunity to transition to permanent role

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Hamilton, NJ, is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller for a temporary-to-permanent position. The role involves overseeing accounting functions, managing general ledger processes, and leading a team. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of nonprofit finance experience. Enjoy a supportive work culture and competitive pay with potential for permanent hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ accounting and finance experience in a nonprofit environment.
• Experience managing multiple companies/subsidiaries is preferred.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting background needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned accounting functions and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage general ledger processes, bank reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.
• Provide supervision for Accounts Payable and other accounting processes.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting expertise

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of Accounts Payable

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Netsmart MyEvolv

Job description

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firstPRO is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller for a temporary-to-permanent position with a well-established nonprofit organization with a $75M budget. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled accounting professional to work closely with the Controller in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong nonprofit accounting expertise, supervisory experience, and familiarity with Accounts Payable, Representative Payee, and Fee-for-Service processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned accounting functions and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage general ledger processes, bank reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.
• Handle cash management activities including ACH transfers, deposits, and transaction recording.
• Maintain accurate general ledger detail to support financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting related to property management, including rent schedules, receivables, and transaction tracking.
• Provide supervision for AP, Representative Payee, and Fee-for-Service processes.
• Lead and mentor staff including Staff Accountants, Billing Specialists, and Accounting Assistants.
• Support audits and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 5 years’ accounting and finance experience in a complex nonprofit environment with multiple funding sources (including fee-for-service and managed care).
• Experience managing multiple companies/subsidiaries and tracking intercompany transactions.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting background with knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software required (Netsmart MyEvolv a plus).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Supportive team culture with a friendly, collaborative accounting group.
• Competitive hourly rate with the potential to transition to a permanent role.
• Comprehensive benefits package upon permanent hire, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Positive, mission-driven work environment where your contributions make a difference.

If you have a passion for nonprofit work, thrive in a leadership role, and want to join a close-knit, supportive accounting team, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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Child care support

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Tuition assistance

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