Nonprofit Controller — Grants & Financial Strategy

East End Cooperative Ministry; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) seeks a Controller to oversee the organization’s financial operations in Pittsburgh. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, grant management, and maintaining strong internal controls to sustain EECM’s mission of serving individuals and families in the East End.

You will manage the general ledger, monthly and annual statements, budgeting, audits, and reporting to government agencies and private funders, collaborating with the CFO and program managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, GAAP, and grant management.
• Experience coordinating annual audits.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software (MIP, QuickBooks) and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization's general ledger and accounting operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash flow reports.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist CFO in developing the annual operating budget.
• Monitor departmental budgets and prepare variance analyses.
• Track grant expenditures and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Prepare financial reports for government agencies and private funders.
• Maintain compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and IRS/state reporting.
• Assist CFO in coordinating annual independent financial audit.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting procedures.
• Work collaboratively with program managers to monitor budgets.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

MIP

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) seeks a Controller to oversee the organization’s financial operations in Pittsburgh. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, grant management, and maintaining strong internal controls to sustain EECM’s mission of serving individuals and families in the East End.

You will manage the general ledger, monthly and annual statements, budgeting, audits, and reporting to government agencies and private funders, collaborating with the CFO and program managers.