Controller

America At Work; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

America At Work, a mission-driven nonprofit financial organization, seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and strengthen internal controls. You will manage the full accounting cycle, annual audit, and payroll while developing a high-performing team in a community-focused setting.

The role emphasizes strong financial reporting, cross-functional partnership, and growth support for the organization's mission in Lancaster County.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing accounting processes
• 3–5 years in financial analysis or reporting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills; ability to learn systems such as Blackbaud, Financial Edge NXT, TEA, Martus, Power BI

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring
• Oversee annual audit planning, documentation, and auditor relationships
• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; foster a collaborative culture
• Oversee loan accounting systems, invoicing, ACH processing, and reporting
• Support cross-departmental financial needs and organizational initiatives

Skills

Accounting management

Supervisory experience

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Systems learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA (certified public accountant)

Tools

Blackbaud

Financial Edge NXT

TEA

Martus

Power BI

Job description

About Our Client

A mission-driven nonprofit/community development financial organization committed to expanding economic opportunity. They’re looking for a Controller who combines technical accounting expertise with a passion for strengthening communities.

About the Role

The Controller leads all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls across the organization. This role oversees the full accounting cycle, annual audit, loan accounting, payroll, and financial reporting while managing and developing a high-performing accounting team. The Controller is a key partner in maintaining financial integrity and supporting organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management.

• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring.

• Oversee annual audit planning, documentation, and auditor relationships.

• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls.

• Supervise and develop accounting staff; foster a collaborative, mission-aligned culture.

• Oversee loan accounting systems, invoicing, ACH processing, and reporting.

• Support cross-departmental financial needs and organizational initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years managing accounting processes; supervisory experience
• 3–5 years in financial analysis or reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong Excel skills; ability to learn systems such as Blackbaud, Financial Edge NXT, TEA, Martus, Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse communities; nonprofit or CDFI
• CPA

$100,000 - $120,000 a year

Why Join?

• Meaningful work that strengthens communities

• Collaborative, mission‑driven culture

• Opportunity to shape processes and elevate financial operations

• Leadership growth and professional development