Interim Controller

LHH; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Controller for a well-established nonprofit focused on housing, community development, and public service. This hands-on leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls across multiple entities.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will develop staff, drive process improvements, manage grant funding and government compliance, and partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing accounting teams and developing staff.
• Experience overseeing financial statement audits and multi-entity financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, including management and professional staff.
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and foster accountability.
• Drive operational efficiencies through process improvements and standardization initiatives.
• Oversee accounting systems implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable governmental accounting standards.
• Oversee accounting for complex transactions including investments, debt obligations, grant funding, subsidies, and related activities.
• Provide cash flow forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate and review board-level financial reporting packages.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external financial statement audits.
• Oversee IRS reporting, federal award compliance, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with grant, government funding, and contract accounting requirements.
• Lead grant billing, reimbursement, and inter-entity reconciliation processes.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

A well-established Non-Profit organization dedicated to housing, community development, and public service initiatives is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a hands‑on leadership role for an accounting professional who enjoys managing complex financial operations, strengthening internal controls, developing staff, and partnering with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, manage audits and compliance activities, and lead a high-performing accounting team across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Leadership

• Lead and develop the accounting team, including management and professional staff.
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and foster accountability.
• Drive operational efficiencies through process improvements and standardization initiatives.
• Oversee accounting systems implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable governmental accounting standards.
• Oversee accounting for complex transactions including investments, debt obligations, grant funding, subsidies, and related activities.
• Provide cash flow forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate and review board-level financial reporting packages.

Audit, Compliance & Grants Management

• Serve as the primary liaison for external financial statement audits.
• Oversee IRS reporting, federal award compliance, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with grant, government funding, and contract accounting requirements.
• Lead grant billing, reimbursement, and inter-entity reconciliation processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance practices.

Budgeting & Financial Strategy

• Partner with executive leadership on annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
• Develop financial models and accounting guidance for new programs, initiatives, and contracts.
• Evaluate the financial and operational impact of strategic business decisions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing accounting teams and developing staff.
• Experience overseeing financial statement audits and multi-entity financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in nonprofit, government, public sector, affordable housing, community development, or grant-funded organizations.
• Experience managing complex funding sources, grants, and compliance requirements.

Ideal Candidate

• Hands‑on accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to improve processes, lead teams, and partner with executive leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers