Interim Controller

CFS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Interim Controller in Pittsburgh, PA, with hybrid work after training. The role pays $40/hour and leads the nonprofit accounting function, driving financial operations and internal controls.

You will oversee month-end close, grant reporting, budgeting, and audits, while mentoring a small accounting team. This position offers strategic involvement with executive leadership and strong opportunity to shape financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong grant accounting and grant management experience.
• CPA preferred (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including budget-to-actual analyses and grant reporting.
• Manage grant and contract financial reporting and compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Grant accounting

Nonprofit accounting

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (Hybrid after Training)

$40/hour

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a mission-driven nonprofit making a direct impact on the Pittsburgh community
• Opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership and present financial information to the Board
• Lead and mentor a small accounting team while driving financial operations
• Mix of strategic planning and hands-on accounting responsibilities
• Help improve financial processes, internal controls, and reporting
• Play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and organizational financial strategy
• Collaborative culture with leadership that values employee contributions

Interim Controller Key Responsibilities

• The Interim Controller will oversee month-end and year-end close, general ledger, and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including budget-to-actual analyses and grant reportingli>
• Manage grant and contract financial reporting and compliance
• The Interim Controller will support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Coordinate audits, Form 990 preparation, and regulatory filings
• The Interim Controller will supervise accounting staff and ensure efficient day-to-day financial operations

Preferred Qualifications For The Interim Controller Role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience
• Strong grant accounting and grant management experience
• CPA preferred