Senior Nonprofit Controller — Finance, Grants & Compliance

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the congregation's accounting operations. You will ensure the integrity of financial information, manage the general ledger, and oversee close processes, budgeting, payroll accounting, and cash management in a nonprofit environment.

You will collaborate with clergy, leadership, staff, auditors, and external partners to provide timely, accurate reporting and strong internal controls that support the congregation's mission and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with nonprofit, fund, or grant accounting.
• Experience supporting a complex payroll and allocating personnel costs across departments, programs, grants, or funds.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel.
• High standards of integrity, discretion, accuracy, and service.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts across departments, funds, and grants.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting.
• Coordinate audits and external reporting.
• Oversee billing, receivables, payables, and cash management.
• Supervise accounting staff or outsourced providers.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting

Payroll accounting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ShulCloud

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the congregation's accounting operations. You will ensure the integrity of financial information, manage the general ledger, and oversee close processes, budgeting, payroll accounting, and cash management in a nonprofit environment.

You will collaborate with clergy, leadership, staff, auditors, and external partners to provide timely, accurate reporting and strong internal controls that support the congregation's mission and