LHH · 18 hours ago
Interim Controller - Nonprofit
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60/hr - $70/hr
10+ years expLHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting their client in finding an Interim Controller for a potential three-month role with longer-term possibilities. The position involves providing accounting support, managing financial reporting, and assisting with budgeting and cash management in the nonprofit sector.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on support for month-end and quarter-end close in partnership with the CFO and accounting leadership, including Q1 2026 close activities
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Support expense recognition, accruals, account classification, and revenue review across multiple income streams
Assist in defining close responsibilities and approval workflows during leadership transitions
Support operating, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting and help refine forecasting models to identify trends and risks
Review financial reports for clarity, assumptions, and gaps, and perform detailed Excel-based analysis
Assist with preparation, review, and improvement of internal financial reports and monthly variance analyses
Support financial reporting for senior leadership, board committees, and ad hoc requests
Assist with daily cash monitoring, working capital management, banking relationships, financing tools, and covenant compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
10+ years of accounting experience
Previous and recent experience in accounting in the nonprofit industry
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
Hands on experience with accounting operations, financial reporting, and treasury functions
Strong experience with experience with monthly close, forecasting, and cash flow management
Preferred
CPA preferred
Financial Edge software experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Life and disability insurance
Annual discretionary bonus
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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