Interim Nonprofit Controller: Lead Financial Operations

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

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.