Controller

Confidential; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Retirement plan

403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Confidential, a large nonprofit in Central New Jersey, seeks a hands-on Controller to lead financial services, accounting operations, budgeting, and audits. Work with President and Board to provide strategic financial leadership.

Ideal candidate has CPA or CMA, nonprofit GAAP expertise, 5–10 years in accounting, 3+ years supervisory, advanced Excel, and experience with accounting software. This role shapes financial strategy and reporting to support stability and growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• 5–10 years of accounting and financial management experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with accounting/financial management software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while leading and collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee the daily activities of the Financial Services department and staff.
• Develop and monitor cash flow projections, funding, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Oversee development and implementation of annual budgets.
• Monitor financial and operational performance and present key metrics to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Develop financial strategies to support the organization in evolving funding environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Provide final oversight of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure internal controls, policies, and procedures are established and maintained.
• Oversee payroll and benefits processing, reconciliations, and reporting in coordination with Human Resources.
• Oversee tax reporting and multiple internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Develop and review accounting policies and procedures.
• Evaluate accounting technology, computerization, and automation needs.
• Lead and coordinate all financial and regulatory audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the President and Board.
• Provide leadership with accurate financial analysis to support organizational decision-making.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Financial Strategy & Make a Meaningful Impact!

Are you an experienced Controller, Director of Finance, or senior accounting professional looking for an opportunity to combine financial leadership with meaningful mission-driven work?

A large and established nonprofit organization in Central New Jersey is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its financial operations and accounting functions. This is a high-impact leadership position overseeing financial services, accounting operations, budgeting, cash flow, payroll, compliance, audits, and financial reporting.

The Controller will work closely with the President and Board of Directors, providing the financial insight and leadership necessary to support organizational stability, growth, and long-term success.

If you're a strategic financial leader with strong GAAP, nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audit, payroll, and Excel expertise, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

What You'll Do

As Controller, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization's Financial Services department and accounting functions.

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee the daily activities of the Financial Services department and staff.
• Develop and monitor cash flow projections, funding, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Oversee the development and implementation of annual budgets.
• Monitor financial and operational performance and present key metrics to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Develop financial strategies to support the organization in an evolving funding environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Provide final oversight of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure appropriate financial systems, internal controls, policies, and procedures are established and maintained.
• Oversee detailed payroll and benefits processing, reconciliations, and reporting in coordination with Human Resources.
• Oversee tax reporting and multiple internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Develop and review accounting policies and procedures.
• Evaluate accounting technology, computerization, and automation needs.
• Lead and coordinate all financial and regulatory audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the President and the Board.
• Provide leadership with accurate financial analysis to support organizational decision-making.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

We are seeking a hands-on financial leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with excellent management, analytical, and communication skills.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• CPA or CMA certification
• 5–10 years of accounting and financial management experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with accounting/financial management software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading and collaborating with a team.

Why Join Us?

This is more than an accounting position. You'll have the opportunity to shape financial strategies, lead a talented team, work directly with executive leadership and the Board of Directors, and contribute to the success of an established nonprofit organization serving the community.

What we offer:

• 100% Employer-Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision Plan
• Group Term Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement