Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver timely financial insights to leadership, and help maintain strong fiscal stewardship across funds and programs. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to financial management, sound judgment in compliance matters, and the ability to support both strategic planning and day-to-day execution.

Responsibilities:
• Direct core accounting functions, including ledger activity, fund-based accounting, payables, receivables, cash oversight, and investment-related entries.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and financial data remains reliable.
• Produce financial statements, leadership reports, dashboards, and variance reviews to support executives, committees, and board-level decision-making.
• Manage accounting treatment for contributions, grant activity, administrative revenue, investment transactions, and other non-routine financial events.
• Support liquidity planning through cash forecasting and coordination of banking, custody, and investment transfers.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and operating procedures to reduce risk and support consistency.
• Oversee audit preparation and coordinate required tax and regulatory filings, including annual informational returns.
• Monitor adherence to donor restrictions, fund agreements, accounting guidance, and applicable compliance obligations.
• Supervise and develop finance team members while serving as the lead resource for financial systems, process efficiency, and data accuracy.
• Partner with departments across the organization on budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and special projects, while stepping in as the finance lead when needed.• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and full-cycle accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with the ability to communicate findings clearly to leadership.
• Experience with fund accounting and managing transactions tied to grants, gifts, or restricted funds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with detailed financial models, reconciliations, and reporting schedules.
• Ability to oversee multiple priorities involving cash management, investments, and complex accounting matters with accuracy and sound judgment.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising finance staff in a collaborative environment.