Finance Controller, Nonprofit — Hybrid (4 days in office)

Abolitionist Law Center & Straight Ahead; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abolitionist Law Center (ALC) and Straight Ahead (SA) seek a detail-oriented Finance Controller to run both organizations' finance functions. This hybrid Philadelphia-based role oversees accounts payable/receivable, payroll, audits, and budgeting in coordination with a finance firm.

You will support fundraising, grant reporting, and compliance across the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities, ensuring accurate financial statements and timely reporting to ED and Board.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years nonprofit finance experience in organizations with multiple tax statuses (501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4).
• Experience with audits and tax filings for nonprofits preferred.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting across programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including AP/AR, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Coordinate budgets for ALC and Straight Ahead (SA) with ED and leadership team.
• Collaborate with external finance firm to present statements with analysis to ED and Board.

Skills

Nonprofit finance

Budgeting

Audits

Grants tracking

Payroll administration

Compliance

Financial reporting

Vendor liaison

Leadership/management

Expense management

Tools

Sheets/Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Abolitionist Law Center (ALC) and Straight Ahead (SA) seek a detail-oriented Finance Controller to run both organizations' finance functions. This hybrid Philadelphia-based role oversees accounts payable/receivable, payroll, audits, and budgeting in coordination with a finance firm.

You will support fundraising, grant reporting, and compliance across the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities, ensuring accurate financial statements and timely reporting to ED and Board.