Controller

Allegheny Family Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Allegheny Family Network (AFN) is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all financial operations of our nonprofit organization. This hands‑on leader will manage budgeting, reporting, and compliance across multiple funding sources.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit accounting expertise, audit experience, and a track record with government contracts and grants, and will work closely with the Executive Director and Board to ensure fiscal health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 7+ years of accounting and financial management experience.
• 5+ years nonprofit financial leadership experience.
• Experience managing government contracts, grants, and nonprofit funding.
• Strong nonprofit fund accounting knowledge and financial reporting.
• Proven experience leading annual audits and audit readiness.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, accounting functions, and fiscal management activities.
• Advise the Executive Director and Board of Directors on financial matters.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitor financial performance and strengthen fiscal health.
• Develop financial forecasts and guide long-term planning.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the organization and programs.
• Monitor revenues, expenses, and cash flow to ensure stability.
• Provide budget-to-actual analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Manage all financial aspects of county, state, federal, and foundation-funded programs.
• Ensure compliance with DHS, CYF, and other funding agency requirements.
• Oversee contract billing, reimbursement requests, and grant tracking.
• Maintain internal controls and financial policies that meet nonprofit best practices.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, GL, and month-end/year-end closing.

Skills

Financial management

Nonprofit accounting

Audits

Analytical skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Allegheny Family Network (AFN) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly skilled Controller to oversee all financial operations of our growing nonprofit organization. With approximately 49 employees and multiple funding sources, AFN requires a collaborative financial leader who can ensure fiscal integrity, strengthen internal controls, maintain compliance, and provide sound financial guidance to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

This is a critical leadership position for a hands‑on professional with exceptional nonprofit accounting expertise, audit experience, and a deep understanding of government‑funded human services programs. The ideal candidate will have experience managing contracts and funding from the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Children, Youth and Families (CYF), behavioral health programs, grants, and other public funding sources.

The Controller will serve as the organization's financial expert, ensuring the long‑term financial sustainability of AFN while supporting our mission of strengthening and empowering families.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all financial operations, accounting functions, and fiscal management activities.
• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and recommend strategies to strengthen fiscal health.
• Develop financial forecasts and guide long-term financial planning.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the organization and its programs.
• Monitor revenues, expenses, and cash flow to ensure financial stability.
• Provide budget-to-actual analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Support program leaders in managing grant‑funded and contract‑funded budgets.

Government Funding & Contract Compliance

• Manage all financial aspects of county, state, federal, and foundation‑funded programs.
• Ensure compliance with DHS, CYF, and other funding agency requirements.
• Oversee contract billing, reimbursement requests, financial reporting, and grant tracking.
• Maintain accurate allocation of restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Assist leadership in developing program budgets and funding proposals.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead all annual audit activities and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies that meet nonprofit best practices.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and funding regulations.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month‑end/year‑end closing processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Supervise accounting staff and external financial partners as needed.
• Evaluate and improve financial systems and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting and financial management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit financial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing government contracts, grants, and nonprofit funding.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven experience leading annual audits and maintaining audit readiness.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Preferred

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience with DHS, CYF, behavioral health, or human services funding.
• Experience with Single Audits and Uniform Guidance compliance.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and Boards of Directors.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar nonprofit accounting systems.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a financial leader who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking. They are comfortable managing complex funding streams, ensuring audit readiness, producing meaningful financial analysis, and helping leadership make informed business decisions. They possess unwavering integrity, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting the mission of a nonprofit organization serving vulnerable families and communities.

Why Join Allegheny Family Network?

At AFN, your work directly supports children, families, and communities throughout Allegheny County. You will be part of a dedicated leadership team committed to strengthening families and improving lives while ensuring the long‑term financial health of the organization.

Allegheny Family Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates committed to our mission and values.

Salary: $75,000 annually plus benefits.