Controller, Behavioral Health Finance

Socket.dev; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenape Valley Foundation, a Bucks County nonprofit, seeks an accomplished Controller to lead accounting, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and strengthen internal controls. You will partner with the CFO to drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning while supporting audits and multi-funding projects.

You will mentor a growing accounting team, translate complex data into actionable insights, and guide cross-functional leaders with financial stewardship to sustain mission impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Master’s degree a plus.
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with audits, grants, and multi-funding-source compliance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Prior experience leading and mentoring accounting staff.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range financial planning.
• Support annual audits and act as a primary liaison with external auditors.
• Oversee fiscal compliance related to government funding, grants, and contracts.
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and controls to support organizational growth.
• Lead and develop a professional accounting team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support program leadership with meaningful financial insight.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Fin

CPA or CMA

Nonprofit accounting experience

Audits, grants, multi-funding-source

GAAP & nonprofit accounting

Data to insights

People leadership

Physical requirements met

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

Join Our Team

Make an Impact Through Financial Leadership

Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) is a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization serving individuals with mental health, substance use, and developmental needs. We are seeking an experienced Controllerto provide strong accounting leadership and financial stewardship in a complex behavioral health environment.

This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officerand functions as a key financial leader within the organization. The Controller is responsible for the integrity of LVF’s accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls- partnering closely with senior leadership to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.

What We Offer

• Generous PTO Policy
  • 15 PTO Days, 10 Paid Sick Days, 4 Paid Personal Days, 7 Paid Holidays, 5 Paid Conference Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education Assistance Program
• Access to student loan management and repayment support
• NEW!! DailyPay- gives you the flexibility to access your earnings immediately- on your own schedule!

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree a plus)
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• Progressive accounting experience in a nonprofit setting
• Experience with audits, grants, and multi-funding-source compliance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Prior experience leading and mentoring accounting staff
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without accommodations

Your Role

We are looking for an accounting professional who wants to lead the core accounting function of a multi-program healthcare non-profit, applying behavioral health and healthcare financing expertise at an organizational level. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and balance technical accounting excellence with mission impact. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and oversight of all accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements for internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range financial planning
• Support annual audits and act as a primary liaison with external auditors
• Oversee fiscal compliance related to government funding, grants, and contracts
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and controls to support organizational growth
• Lead and develop a professional accounting team, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support program leadership with meaningful financial insight

About Lenape Valley Foundation

Since 1958, Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) has been a trusted non-profit provider of essential human services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Our mission is to partner with individuals facing mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges as they pursue personal goals and improved quality of life. With over 30 programs and a commitment to evidence-based care, LVF continues to evolve to meet community needs.

Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion

LVF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that respects and celebrates diversity. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure a discrimination and harassment free environment where everyone is treated with dignity.