Controller

Trueline Publishing, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-supported pension program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Complimentary lunch

Job summary

Trueline Publishing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Newark, NJ to lead the accounting operations onsite. The role supervises three accounting professionals, oversees month-end close, audits, and grant reporting, and partners with the CFO on planning.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive accounting, nonprofit experience, and a hands-on leadership style, with CPA a nice-to-have and ability to work with senior leadership on complex financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Ability to independently lead an accounting team and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and audit prep.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting or multi-program financial environments.
• Comfort working with senior leadership and making sound accounting decisions.
• Hands-on management style with coaching ability.
• Onsite work in Newark, NJ, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations for a multi-location nonprofit with diverse programs.
• Mentor and supervise a team of three accounting professionals.
• Oversee monthly close, financial statements, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Direct annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors; maintain internal controls.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance for government grants and restricted funds.
• Partner with the CFO on planning, reporting improvements, and priorities.
• Review payroll-related accounting activity and ensure accurate records.
• Improve workflows and develop future finance leaders.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Nonprofit accounting

Internal controls

Audit preparation

Team supervision

Executive collaboration

Tools

Sage MIP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An established nonprofit healthcare and human services organization supporting individuals and families throughout New Jersey is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting operations in Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, onsite leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys developing teams, taking ownership of financial operations, and contributing to a meaningful mission.

What You’ll Do as the Controller:

• Lead daily accounting operations for a multi-location nonprofit with diverse healthcare and community-based programs.
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of three accounting professionals, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Oversee monthly close, financial statements, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Direct annual financial audits, coordinate with external auditors, and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance for government grants, restricted funding, and multiple program budgets.
• Partner with the CFO on financial planning, reporting improvements, and operational priorities.
• Review payroll-related accounting activity and ensure accurate financial records.
• Improve accounting workflows, strengthen team performance, and support the development of future finance leaders.

Must-Haves as the Controller:

• Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful supervisory responsibility.
• Proven ability to independently lead an accounting team and manage competing financial deadlines.
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and audit preparation.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting or a similarly complex, multi-program financial environment.
• Confidence working directly with senior leadership and making sound accounting decisions.
• A hands-on management style with the ability to coach employees while remaining involved in financial operations.
• Ability to work onsite in Newark, NJ, Monday through Friday.

Nice-to-Haves as the Controller:

• CPA designation.
• Experience in nonprofit healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of grant accounting, restricted funds, government contracts, and compliance reporting.
• Experience with Sage MIP or comparable nonprofit accounting systems.
• Background managing multiple funding streams, locations, or service lines.
• Experience developing accounting staff and supporting organizational growth.

This Role Offers:

• Base salary of $95,000-$115,000, with potential flexibility to approximately $120,000 for exceptional qualifications.
• Full-time, direct-hire employment with an established, mission-focused organization.
• 403(b) retirement plan and an additional employer-supported pension program, subject to plan terms.
• Health insurance, prescription coverage, and employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Potential performance-dependent salary increases and discretionary appreciation bonuses.
• Complimentary lunch.
• A collaborative finance team with experienced executive leadership.
• Meaningful visibility, decision-making responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape the accounting department.
• Long-term professional growth, including potential advancement into broader financial leadership.

Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.