Controller

Gateway Community Action Partnership; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Community Action Partnership in Bridgeton, NJ is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting and compliance, ensuring GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance adherence. The role leads general and grant accounting, cost allocation, internal controls, and external reporting with the CFO.

The position directs month-end close, audit coordination, tax filings, depreciation, staff training, and collaboration with leadership on audits and financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit or government-funded environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the agency's system of accounts, general ledger, and monthly/annual close process.
• Serves as the organization's primary authority on GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance.
• Maintains and reviews account analyses for all balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinates the annual single audit and other external or funder audits; acts as primary liaison for auditors on technical matters.
• Establishes and maintains internal control policies and procedures over financial reporting; ensures compliance.
• Reviews and approves Finance Department work to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares and reviews interim and year-end financial statements for CFO, management, and Board.
• Ensures compliance with tax, payroll, and regulatory filings.
• Maintains agency property and depreciation records; oversees capitalization.
• Provides training to staff on accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Assists CFO with special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing standards

Audit coordination

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting information systems

Job description

R E Campus S07 - Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Overview

Salary Range:

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type:

Full Time

Education Level:

Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

Description

JOB FUNCTION:

The Controller serves as the organization's senior technical accounting and compliance authority, responsible for the integrity of Gateway CAP's accounting records and financial statements, and for organizational compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). The Controller directs general accounting, grant accounting, cost allocation, and internal control functions, and partners with the CFO on audit readiness and external financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Directs the agency's system of accounts, general ledger, and monthly/annual close process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
• 2. Serves as the organization's principal authority on GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance.
• 3. Maintains and reviews account analyses for all balance sheet accounts.
• 4. Coordinates the annual single audit and other external or funder audits; serves as the primary point of contact for auditors on technical accounting matters.
• 5. Establishes and maintains internal control policies and procedures over financial reporting; monitors compliance and recommends corrective action.
• 6. Reviews and approves the work product of Finance Department staff to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance prior to Director/CFO review.
• 7. Prepares and reviews interim and year-end financial statements, with supporting schedules, for use by the CFO, management, and the Board.
• 8. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local tax, payroll, and other applicable regulatory filings.
• 9. Maintains agency property and inventory records and ensures accurate capitalization and depreciation.
• 10. Provides technical training and guidance to Staff on accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• 11. Supports the CFO and Director of Finance with special projects, and ad hoc analyses, as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other responsibilities include ensuring organizational policy is carried out and complied with, assisting other departments in forecasting personnel and financial needs, accelerating cash receipts, and evaluating and implementing accounting information systems.

The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA-eligible status preferred.
• 3. Advanced knowledge of GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• 4. Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit or government-funded environment strongly preferred.
• 5. Advanced working knowledge of accounting information systems and Microsoft Excel.
• 6. Strong analytical, organizational, and written/oral communication skills; good people skills, team player.