Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work that strengthens communities

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Leadership growth opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

A mission-driven nonprofit organization located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Controller to lead all accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting management and financial analysis, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, maintaining GAAP compliance, and managing an accounting team. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually as well as benefits that promote community strengthening and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing accounting processes, including supervision.
• 3–5 years in financial analysis or reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and cash management.
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring.
• Oversee annual audit and maintain compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Management of accounting processes

Financial analysis

Strong Excel skills

Ability to learn systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

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

Benefits

• Meaningful work that strengthens communities
• Collaborative, mission‑driven culture
• Opportunity to shape processes and elevate financial operations
• Leadership growth and professional development