Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to support a mission-driven nonprofit organization as a Contract Controller in Far Hills, New Jersey. This position will guide core accounting and administrative functions, helping ensure sound financial oversight across budgeting, reporting, compliance, and organizational operations. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to executives and board stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the organization’s accounting activities to safeguard financial records, maintain internal control standards, and protect organizational assets.
• Evaluate account reconciliations and oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting to support accurate and timely close processes.
• Develop financial summaries and formal reports for senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, presenting key information in a clear and practical manner.
• Manage investment-related administration in alignment with guidance from the Finance Committee and support informed financial decision-making.
• Lead the annual audit process by coordinating with external auditors, assembling supporting schedules, and ensuring required statements are completed accurately.
• Prepare and submit required federal and state filings, including annual tax and regulatory reports, while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.
• Consolidate budget input from department leaders and build the organization-wide annual budget, monitoring performance against approved plans.
• Track grant activity and funding compliance, report on restricted and government-supported programs, and assist with financial matters tied to real estate transactions and closings.
• Support board committees by organizing finance and audit meeting materials, attending meetings as needed, and serving as a key financial resource for staff and leadership.
• Provide oversight to accounting, human resources, and office operations staff, while also coordinating insurance renewals, benefits administration support, and general administrative needs.• Bachelor’s degree required, with 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience that includes nonprofit finance and team supervision.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, general ledger management, month-end close activities, and applicable accounting standards.
• Experience producing board-level financial reports, managing audits, and handling annual tax or regulatory filings.
• Background working with grants, restricted funding, and nonprofit budgeting in a complex operating environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet tools, including Microsoft Excel; experience with AccuFund is highly preferred.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information to executives, trustees, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines consistently, and contribute collaboratively within a team-oriented workplace.
• Certification and familiarity with real estate-related financial transactions are considered advantageous.