Controller

Trueline • Newark, NJ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

An established nonprofit healthcare and human services organization serving individuals and families throughout New Jersey is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting operations in Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role for an experienced accounting professional who will take ownership of financial operations, develop the accounting team, and support the organization’s mission.

The Controller leads daily accounting operations for a multi-location nonprofit with diverse healthcare and community-based programs, and manages, mentors, and supports three accounting professionals. The role oversees monthly close, financial statements, reconciliations, year-end reporting, annual financial audits, internal controls, and financial reporting and compliance for government grants, restricted funding, and multiple program budgets. The Controller partners with the CFO on financial planning, reporting improvements, and operational priorities; reviews payroll-related accounting activity; and improves accounting workflows and team performance.

The position is full-time and onsite in Newark, New Jersey, Monday through Friday. The organization offers a base salary of $95,000–$115,000, with potential flexibility to approximately $120,000 for exceptional qualifications, along with retirement and insurance benefits, potential performance-dependent increases and discretionary appreciation bonuses, complimentary lunch, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Approximately 8 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead an accounting team and manage competing financial deadlines.
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and audit preparation.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting or a similarly complex, multi-program financial environment.
• Confidence working directly with senior leadership and making sound accounting decisions.
• Hands-on management style, with the ability to coach employees while remaining involved in financial operations.
• Ability to work onsite in Newark, NJ, Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation.
• Experience in nonprofit healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of grant accounting, restricted funds, government contracts, and compliance reporting.
• Experience with Sage MIP or comparable nonprofit accounting systems.
• Background managing multiple funding streams, locations, or service lines.
• Experience developing accounting staff and supporting organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations for a multi-location nonprofit with diverse healthcare and community-based programs.
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of three accounting professionals, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Oversee monthly close, financial statements, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Direct annual financial audits, coordinate with external auditors, and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance for government grants, restricted funding, and multiple program budgets.
• Partner with the CFO on financial planning, reporting improvements, and operational priorities.
• Review payroll-related accounting activity and ensure accurate financial records.
• Improve accounting workflows, strengthen team performance, and support the development of future finance leaders.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan, subject to plan terms.
• Additional employer-supported pension program, subject to plan terms.
• Health insurance and prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Potential performance-dependent salary increases and discretionary appreciation bonuses.
• Complimentary lunch.
• Long-term professional growth, including potential advancement into broader financial leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed