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<p>Non-Profit client is looking to hire a Controller with proven experience handling academia financials, internal controls, and grant processing. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring compliance within the government sector, overseeing cost accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger responsibilities, assisting with payroll tax processing, creating financial forecasting coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, and implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets. The ideal individual for this role must be a people leader, drive process improvements & ERP system enhancements, have strong knowledge of GAAP, and proven experience in budgeting.</p><p><br></p><p>Major Responsibilities</p><p>·      Review and manage accounting operations</p><p>·      Oversee the month end close process</p><p>·      Develop financial strategies</p><p>·      Expense Variance Review</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements and reports</p><p>·      Account Reconciliations </p><p>·      Consolidate financial data</p><p>·      Internal Control Monitoring</p><p>·      Assist with internal/external audit preparation</p><p>·      Coach, Train, Mentor financial staff</p>
<p>The ideal Controller will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance or similar.</p><p><br></p><p>Other requirements for the Controller role include and are not limited to:</p><p>·      7-10+ years of experience w/ 3+ years of management experience</p><p>·      CPA preferred</p><p>·      Experience with audits and preparing financial statements</p><p>·      Non-Profit, Academia industry experience preferred</p><p>·      ERP systems and advanced Excel skills</p><p>·      Excellent communication and analytical skills</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on this Controller role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2669 and reference JO#03710-0013385952.</p>
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  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Non-Profit client is looking to hire a Controller with proven experience handling academia financials, internal controls, and grant processing. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring compliance within the government sector, overseeing cost accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger responsibilities, assisting with payroll tax processing, creating financial forecasting coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, and implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets. The ideal individual for this role must be a people leader, drive process improvements & ERP system enhancements, have strong knowledge of GAAP, and proven experience in budgeting.</p><p><br></p><p>Major Responsibilities</p><p>·      Review and manage accounting operations</p><p>·      Oversee the month end close process</p><p>·      Develop financial strategies</p><p>·      Expense Variance Review</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements and reports</p><p>·      Account Reconciliations </p><p>·      Consolidate financial data</p><p>·      Internal Control Monitoring</p><p>·      Assist with internal/external audit preparation</p><p>·      Coach, Train, Mentor financial staff</p>
  • 2026-02-17T16:13:58Z

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