Senior Controller – GAAP & Grant Compliance

Gateway Community Action Partnership; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Community Action Partnership in Bridgeton, NJ is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting and compliance, ensuring GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance adherence. The role leads general and grant accounting, cost allocation, internal controls, and external reporting with the CFO.

The position directs month-end close, audit coordination, tax filings, depreciation, staff training, and collaboration with leadership on audits and financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit or government-funded environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the agency's system of accounts, general ledger, and monthly/annual close process.
• Serves as the organization's primary authority on GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance.
• Maintains and reviews account analyses for all balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinates the annual single audit and other external or funder audits; acts as primary liaison for auditors on technical matters.
• Establishes and maintains internal control policies and procedures over financial reporting; ensures compliance.
• Reviews and approves Finance Department work to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares and reviews interim and year-end financial statements for CFO, management, and Board.
• Ensures compliance with tax, payroll, and regulatory filings.
• Maintains agency property and depreciation records; oversees capitalization.
• Provides training to staff on accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Assists CFO with special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing standards

Audit coordination

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting information systems

Job description

Gateway Community Action Partnership in Bridgeton, NJ is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting and compliance, ensuring GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance adherence. The role leads general and grant accounting, cost allocation, internal controls, and external reporting with the CFO.

The position directs month-end close, audit coordination, tax filings, depreciation, staff training, and collaboration with leadership on audits and financial strategy.