Behavioral Health Finance Controller

Lenape Valley Foundation; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, & V

FSA

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Continuing Education Assistance

Student loan repayment support

DailyPay

Job summary

Lenape Valley Foundation in Doylestown, PA is seeking a Controller to provide accounting leadership and financial stewardship in a nonprofit behavioral health setting.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across multiple funding sources, helping guide strategic decisions and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree a plus).
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with audits, grants, and multi-funding-source compliance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Prior experience leading and mentoring accounting staff.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range financial planning.
• Support annual audits and act as a primary liaison with external auditors.
• Oversee fiscal compliance related to government funding, grants, and contracts.
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and controls to support organizational growth.
• Lead and develop a professional accounting team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support program leadership with meaningful financial insight.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Audits & grants management

Leadership & mentoring

Decision support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree a plus

CPA or CMA strongly preferred

Job description

Lenape Valley Foundation in Doylestown, PA is seeking a Controller to provide accounting leadership and financial stewardship in a nonprofit behavioral health setting.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across multiple funding sources, helping guide strategic decisions and long-term sustainability.